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Desmognathus conanti
The most abundant and easily found of all our native salamanders, they are also one of the most difficult to catch. Duskies are alert, slippery, run swiftly, and are surprisingly good jumpers. Members of this family differ from all other salamanders in having an immovable lower jaw. The dusky must lift its head in order to open its mouth.
These salamanders inhabit woodland creeks, seepages, and springs.
Spotted on Oct 24, 2012
Submitted on Oct 25, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Francis!
Very nice series, great angles!