Key to western Plethodontids with stripe down the back
Choose the description that best fits the animal of interest. If none
fit go back to question 7.
10a. tan, yellowish or reddish stripe with scalloped edges on black,
tan, yellow or red background, parotid glands on head, throat
pale yellow
Plethodon idahoensis (Coeur d'Alene Salamander)
10b. red, yellow, green or tan stripe, well defined with even edges on
dark brown or black background, salt and pepper flecking on belly
Plethodon vehiculum (Western Redback Salamander)
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