Common Name:
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Scientific Name:
Plethodon cinereus
Etymology:
Genus:
plethore is Greek meaning "fullness or full of",  odon is Greek for "teeth". Referring to  the number of paravomerine and vomerine teeth.
 Species:
cinereus is Latin meaning "ash colored". Referring to the dorsal coloration of lead backed phase.
Average Length:
2.25 - 4 in. (5.7 - 10 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
5 in. (12.7 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Eggmass Eggmass Adults - Fairfax Co. The 3 common color morphs     Adults - Fairfax Co. The 3 common color morphs
     
An unusually colored cinereus from Fairfax Co. An unusually colored cinereus from Fairfax Co. Arlington Co.