Red Salamander (Pseudotriton ruber)

The Red Salamander lives in the slow-moving waters, tranquil springs, swamps, and damp woodland terrains of the eastern United States. 

These lungless salamanders, varying in color from bright red to orange-brown, darken and lose their distinct patterns with age. Unlike mud salamanders, they have more and larger dorsal spots, a gold-tinted iris with a horizontal bar, and a more pointed snout.