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Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus carolinensis

Across the regions where it's common, the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander peaks from February to November.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state

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Salamanders

Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus carolinensis

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The Carolina mountain dusky salamander (Desmognathus carolinensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The species is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains within North Carolina in the south-eastern United States.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

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Blue Ridge Mountains

States

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North Carolina

About the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander

When is the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander peaks from February to November.

Where does the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including North Carolina.