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Animals
A stout coral-red salamander flecked with black, found in and beside cool springs and seeps.
Field facts
HabitatSprings, seeps, spring-fed streams
RangeSouthern Indiana
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; local (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEastern Newt eft — smaller, drier skin
Field note: Older adults fade from bright red to a dull purplish brown.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Look under a rock or two, no more, and replace them carefully.
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