Carolina mountain dusky salamander

Desmognathus carolinensis

The Carolina mountain dusky salamander is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander A part of the Desmognathus genus, this group is highly adapted to flowing streams and are often found in partially submerged rocks. This individual exhibits highly unusual coloring for the species. Most are much darker. Carolina mountain dusky salamander,Desmognathus carolinensis,Geotagged,United States,desmognathus,dusky salamander,north carolina,salamander

Distribution

The species is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains within North Carolina in the south-eastern United States. Subranges it is found in include the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs, and rocky areas.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderCaudata
FamilyPlethodontidae
GenusDesmognathus
SpeciesD. carolinensis