Salamanders
Spotted Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus conanti
Across the regions where it's common, the Spotted Dusky Salamander peaks from December to April.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 3 states
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Salamanders
Spotted Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus conanti
Description
The spotted dusky salamander (Desmognathus conanti) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Desmognathus conanti is a medium sized salamander, between 35-40 mm in body length at sexual maturity and is moderately stout with a moderately keeled tail.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Desmognathus conanti has a wide range in the southeastern and south-central United States, ranging from southern Illinois south to the panhandle of Florida, and west to Louisiana and southern Arkansas. They are semiaquatic, typically inhabit cool, forested seeps or streams/streamsides.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Spotted Dusky Salamander
When is the Spotted Dusky Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Spotted Dusky Salamander peaks from December to April.
Where does the Spotted Dusky Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 3 states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.