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Four-toed salamander; the arrow points to the constriction where it loses its tail when threatened.
Our more common Eastern red-backed salamander. The gray phase is most common on eastern L.I. while the red phase is most prevalent to the west. MIKE BOTTINI
Our more common Eastern red-backed salamander. The gray phase is most common on eastern L.I. while the red phase is most prevalent to the west. MIKE BOTTINI
A four-toed that is in the process of regrowing its tail; the white with black flecks undersides is a key ID feature of this species. MIKE BOTTINI
Staff Writer on Oct 14, 2019