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Northern Dusky Salamander (Adult)

Desmognathus fuscus

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44.5991, -72.5003

Field Notes

Description:

Grayish-brown salamander that is chunky. Back legs are stronger than the front legs. They lay their eggs under moss. Found statewide in Vermont.

Habitat:

Saturated soil near streams or in wet forested areas.

Notes:

Located in Williamstown Vt in a river bed on the clay under a rock.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AshleyT
Beautiful! This should be moved to amphibians btw :)

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Salamanders of the Northeast
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PublishedAugust 9, 2013

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