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Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Across the regions where it's common, the Ouachita Dusky Salamander peaks from October to May.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state

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Salamanders

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus brimleyorum

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 Ouachita dusky salamander (Desmognathus brimleyorum) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The Ouachita dusky salamander grows to about 17.8 centimetres (7.0 in) in length including a finned tail.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The Ouachita dusky salamander occurs in mountainous areas of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Its range includes the Ouachita Mountains, Petit Jean Mountain, Rich Mountain, the Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area, the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness, the Kiamichi Mountains and the Potato Hills north of Tuskahoma.Wikipedia ↗
Stanley Trauth · CC BY-SA 4.0

When and where it's active

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

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Ecoregions

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Ouachita Mountains

States

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Arkansas

About the Ouachita Dusky Salamander

When is the Ouachita Dusky Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Ouachita Dusky Salamander peaks from October to May.

Where does the Ouachita Dusky Salamander live?

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