The largest seen for the day. Habitat around the road were swamps and seeps.

Woodside Campsites, Griswold Rd., Cassadaga, NY
photos: D009116iN & D009118iN_DuskySalamander_©DaveSpier_Cassadaga,NY_Aug5'05

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Seal is my guess but I’m not positive because of the bright yellow

D. tilleyi

Lineage E2

Seems to have missed the memo…
Spotless individual
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D. quad posted separately.

Note very pale, evenly-colored underside (not flecked or spotted)

Has anyone else seen a northern two-lined with this type of patterning?

Interesting aberrant.

Desmognathus lycos.

Bit me!

Not sure about the species; let me know if anyone is familiar.

Two lifer salamanders in one day! Very exciting.

Fantastic looking pair and insuitu. Looks like they could be the same species.

Only one of two from the whole trip that actually had red cheeks. Very interesting!

I believe this to be a Dusky. Belly was a white/cream color. Found in a rocky stream, Area around the stream was mossy. Snow on the ground. Water was ice cold. Northwestern RI

I know this has been recorded in nearby observations but it is interesting to see how it mimics Jordani and Shermani at the same time. Jordani must have been in that area historically.

Now Desmognathus lycos

This beautiful albino Eastern Diamondback was found in the campground and photographed by another volunteer. I hope I’ll get to see this beautiful adamanteus soon!

Last picture showing comparison between imitator and red-cheek.