Key to western Plethodontids with no stripe down the back
Choose the description that best fits the animal of interest. If none
fit go back to question 7.
14a. colour and pattern various, tail constricted at base
Ensatina eschscholtzii (Ensatina Salamander)
14b. black, tan, yellow or red with pale yellow throat, distinct
parotid gland on head
Plethodon idahoensis (Coeur d'Alene Salamander)
14c. uniformly dark brown or brown clouded with paler blotches, belly
metallic gray with white flecking, square-tipped toes
Aneides ferreus (Clouded Salamander)
14d. dark brown or black back, may have hint of coloured stripe, salt
and pepper flecking on belly
Plethodon vehiculum (Western Redback Salamander)
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