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Blacksburg Salamander vs. White-spotted Slimy Salamander

Both are big dark woodland salamanders with white flecks, under the same rocks round Blacksburg. A: Small orange-red spots among the white flecks in the Blacksburg Salamander; no red: white spots only in the White-spotted Slimy Salamander. B: Slate-blue, with silvery mottling along the back in the Blacksburg Salamander; glossy jet black in the White-spotted Slimy Salamander. The Blacksburg's hind feet are strongly webbed; slimies leave glue on the hands.

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Blacksburg Salamander

Plethodon jacksoni

White-spotted Slimy Salamander

Plethodon cylindraceus
Blacksburg Salamander vs. White-spotted Slimy Salamander: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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