South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander vs. White-spotted Slimy Salamander

In the South Mountains both are big black woodland salamanders on the same moist slopes. A: No white spots in the South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander; thickly scattered with white spots in the White-spotted Slimy Salamander. B: Paler grey cheeks in the South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander; glossy jet black head, no paler cheek in the White-spotted Slimy Salamander. The South Mountain Gray-cheeked is the only gray-cheek in the South Mountains.

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