The Shovel-nosed Salamander is a highly aquatic Appalachian salamander specialized for life in swift mountain streams. Its flat head and depressed snout help it maintain position in fast water. Almost never found out of water.
Best time to see a Shovel-nosed Salamander
The best time to see a Shovel-nosed Salamander is March–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 125 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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