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Dixie Caverns Salamander vs. White-spotted Slimy Salamander

Two big dark woodland salamanders with pale spots round Dixie Caverns in Roanoke County. A: Thick gold (brassy) flecks, often a broad rough band down the back, with small white spots in the Dixie Caverns Salamander; white spots only, no gold band in the White-spotted Slimy Salamander. The Dixie Caverns has more webbing on the hind feet and a grey belly; slimies leave glue on the hands.

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Dixie Caverns Salamander

Plethodon dixi

White-spotted Slimy Salamander

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

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