Salamanders
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Dusky Salamander peaks from March to May.
Shows up in 9 ecoregions and 14 states
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Salamanders
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
Description
Desmognathus fuscus is a species of amphibian in the family Plethodontidae (lungless salamanders). A small but sturdy salamander, the upper body of the northern dusky salamander varies in colour from reddish-brown to gray or olive, with a white or grey underside.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This species is native to North America, and occurs throughout central-eastern regions of Canada and the United States, from southern New Brunswick, southeastern Quebec and southern Ontario south to South Carolina. Populations south of this range are now thought to belong to other, previously-synonymized species such as D. conanti.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Breeding is terrestrial and occurs annually in spring or fall and includes elaborate courtship rituals. Clutch size has been known to vary geographically and can be as large as forty-five, or as few as eight.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 Northern Dusky Salamander
When is the Northern Dusky Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Dusky Salamander peaks from March to May.
Where does the Northern Dusky Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 9 ecoregions and 14 states, including Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, and Maine.