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Northern Zigzag Salamander vs. Four-toed Salamander

Turn it over: a Four-toed Salamander's belly is bright white with bold black spots, found on no other Indiana salamander. Count the hind toes: four on Four-toed, five on Zigzag. A Zigzag has a wavy-edged stripe or an orange patch at the armpit.

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Northern Zigzag Salamander

Plethodon dorsalis

Four-toed Salamander

Hemidactylium scutatum
Northern Zigzag vs. Four-toed Salamander: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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