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Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus fuscus

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Illustration of Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus)

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.

Habitat
Stream banks, seepages, and moist forest floors
Diet
Invertebrates and occasionally small salamanders
How common
Common

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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