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Western Red-backed Salamander
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Western Red-backed Salamander

Plethodon vehiculum

The western redback salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae, found in Canada and the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rocky areas. The animal has a colored stripe on its back which varies from red to yellow.

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