Salamanders
Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus orestes
Across the regions where it's common, the Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states
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Salamanders
Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus orestes
Description
The Blue Ridge dusky salamander (Desmognathus orestes) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species is endemic to the Blue Ridge Mountains range of the southern Appalachian Mountains, within western Virginia and North Carolina in the south-eastern United States.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
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About the Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander
When is the Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander peaks from April to October.
Where does the Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.