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Black mountain salamander

Desmognathus welteri

Photo by larkinpb
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Field Notes

Description:

This salamander was about five inches long. It had a light brown back with dark brown sides.

Habitat:

I found this one on a rock in a stream.

Notes:

I was at Grotto falls when I saw this salamander.

Reference Links:

Black mountain salamander - Wikipedia

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