The red-backed salamander is neither a carnivore nor a herbivore; it is an insectivore. This species primarily feeds on small invertebrates, such as insects and worms. Its diet consists mainly of soft-bodied arthropods, which it captures using its tongue.
Plethodon cinereus
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Yes, garter snakes do eat salamanders, including the red-backed salamander. Garter snakes are opportunistic feeders and will consume a variety of prey items, including amphibians, small mammals, and insects. The red-backed salamander is a common prey choice due to its availability in the habitats where garter snakes are found.
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An example of a salamander is the Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus). This small, terrestrial salamander is commonly found in the eastern United States and Canada, typically inhabiting forested areas with moist leaf litter. It is known for its distinctive coloration, which can range from a gray to a reddish-brown back with a lighter stripe running down its back. Eastern Red-backed Salamanders play a crucial role in their ecosystem as both predators and prey.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Plethodon cinereus.
No its a Northern Red Salamander.
Red-backed salamanders do not extract oxygen from the water; they breathe air through their skin and lungs. They have moist skin that allows them to absorb oxygen directly from the air and also have simple lungs for respiration.
Red Back Salamander was created in 1818.
Red back salamanders need a moist, shady and leafy habitat.
some are dangerous some are not the red salamander is an example of an poisonous salamander
Red-backed Kingfisher was created in 1841.