Western Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon vehiculum
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,782
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The western red-backed salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is found in extreme southwestern Canada and the northwestern United States. The western red-backed salamander is found in temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. It is considered widespread in the region and is not strictly associated with a specific habitat type.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Western redback salamander”.