Northern Red Salamander
Pseudotriton ruber ruber

Common Name:	Northern Red Salamander
Scientific Name:	Pseudotriton ruber ruber
Etymology:
Genus:	pseudes is Greek for "false" and triton is the Greek sea god.
Species:	ruber is Latin for "red". Referring to the dorsal color.
Subspecies:	ruber is Latin for "red". Referring to the dorsal color.
Average Length:	4 - 6 in. (10 - 15.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	7.1 in. (18.1 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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