Red-legged Salamander (Plethodon shermani)

Red-legged Salamander, a reference photo — Photo: Benjamin Genter · Public domain

The red-legged salamander (Plethodon shermani) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Formerly considered a subspecies of Plethodon jordani, it is native to the mountain forests of the southeastern United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red-legged Salamander being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Plethodon cheoah
Plethodon jordani
Plethodon metcalfi
Plethodon montanus
Plethodon amplus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Plethodon
Species: Plethodon shermani

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