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Desmognathus fuscus
Is this an eastern newt? Evan (6yrs) Four legs, paddling tail, grey brown with spots. 2 " long including tail.
Temperate deciduous forest, in a small spring fed creek
This is a juvenile Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus). There are several species in Virginia and they are often difficult to tell apart wen they are this size.
Spotted on Apr 27, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012
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