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Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus fuscus

Photo by chesterbperry
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Our second salamander of the day, it seemed to enjoy the warmth of my hiking partner's hand.

Habitat:

Mountain stream- Appalachians

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
drP
A handsome critter.
DDO
oh, it's a big one

Spotted for Missions

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Amphibians of the World
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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
Mission
Salamanders of Tennessee
Photographed
PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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