Ocoee Salamander vs. Red-legged Salamander

In the Unicoi and Nantahala mountains many Ocoees have red legs like the Red-legged Salamander, and they live together. A: A pale line from the eye to the angle of the jaw in the Ocoee Salamander; no pale line in the Red-legged Salamander. B: Hind legs bigger than the front; red or orange on the legs in some in the Ocoee Salamander; front and hind legs alike, bright red on the upper legs in the Red-legged Salamander. C: Brown to reddish, paired spots; often white flecks in the Ocoee Salamander; plain black, no spots in the Red-legged Salamander.

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