Plethodon

Western Redback Salamander

The western redback salamander (Plethodon vehiculum) is a species of lungless salamander found in western North America, including Canada. This species is commonly found in moist, forested habitats throughout the Pacific Northwest region of Canada, including British Columbia and parts of Alberta. The western redback salamander is a relatively small species, growing to a maximum  Learn more on Western Redback Salamander »

Eastern Redback Salamander

The eastern redback salamander (Plethodon cinereus) is a small species of lungless salamander that is found in eastern North America, including Canada. This species is commonly found in deciduous forests throughout much of Canada, from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to southern Quebec and Ontario. eastern redback salamanders are relatively small, growing to a maximum  Learn more on Eastern Redback Salamander »

Eschscholtz’s Salamander

Eschscholtz’s Salamander (Plethodon eschscholtzii) is a species of lungless salamander that is found in North America, including Canada. This species is found in the western United States and in southwestern British Columbia, where it is known as the Olympic Salamander. Eschscholtz’s Salamander is a relatively small species, growing to a maximum length of about 12  Learn more on Eschscholtz’s Salamander »