Description

Only found in extreme northeast Mississippi. They can be found in caves, rocky streams, sloped woodlands, often near caves or rocky outcrops (Powell et al., 2016). Orange or reddish, many spots on dorsum and tail.

Identifying Traits

• Primarily orange or reddish skin
• Many dark spots not forming bar on tail (separates from Long-tailed Salamander)

Habitat

Rocky, often sloped streamsides, caves and cave openings, woodlands and outcrops near caves (Powell et al., 2016)

Behavior

Can take shelter under rocks and logs

Diet

Various small invertebrates