The Dusky Salamander is a semi-aquatic, lungless salamander common along streams in eastern North America. It is an aggressive species that bites other salamanders. The number of costal grooves helps identify it.
Best time to see a Dusky Salamander
The best time to see a Dusky Salamander is February–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,220 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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