Salamanders
Pygmy Salamander
Desmognathus wrighti
Across the regions where it's common, the Pygmy Salamander peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states
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Salamanders
Pygmy Salamander
Desmognathus wrighti
Description
The pygmy salamander (Desmognathus wrighti) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Desmognathus wrighti has a light belly with a gold-colored iridophore pattern that extends from the abdomen to the anterior of the cloacal vent.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species is found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee south of the French Broad River. In Tennessee, D. wrighti inhabits the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Blount, Cocke, and Sevier counties.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Adult salamanders are active at night and have been found up to one meter above the ground in vegetation. The salamander goes to seepages and stream banks for egg-laying in summer and early autumn.Wikipedia ↗
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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About the Pygmy Salamander
When is the Pygmy Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Pygmy Salamander peaks from April to August.
Where does the Pygmy Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including North Carolina and Tennessee.