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Northern Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus fuscus fuscus

Description:

Salamander of some kind

Habitat:

Amphibious


2 species ID suggestions

Zac12
Zac12 11 months ago
Northern dusky salamander
None
Dan the Man
Dan the Man 11 months ago
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus fuscus Ohio Salamander Species

5 Comments

Jakubko
Jakubko 11 months ago

Cute find! I have moved this to amphibians for you. :) Could you add the name of the species, now that you know? Thanks, and I look forward to more of your spottings!

Zac12
Zac12 11 months ago

Thanks!!

Dan the Man
Dan the Man 11 months ago

Northern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus fuscus) They are a very variable salamander; hence why yours doesn't look exactly like the one pictured on the website. Very cool find!

Jellis
Jellis 11 months ago

Probably wrong but with the spotch coloring on the back I am guessing
Redback Salamander(Plethodon cinereus)

Orange, Ohio, USA

Lat: 41.42, Long: -81.42

Spotted on Mar 23, 2012
Submitted on Jun 27, 2012

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