Species:

Plethodon serratus

Southern Red-backed Salamander

April 26, 2008
Pickle Springs Natural Area, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri
Southern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon serratus)
These little salamanders are very similar to the more widespread Red-backed Salamander. One of the distinguishing traits is the zig-zagged edge to the red dorsal stripe.