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Dusky salamander

A species of Dusky salamanders
Scientific name : Desmognathus fuscus Genus : Dusky salamanders

Dusky salamander, A species of Dusky salamanders
Scientific name: Desmognathus fuscus
Genus: Dusky salamanders
Dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) Photo By cullen , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Desmognathus fuscus is an amphibian in the lungless salamander family. The species is commonly called the dusky salamander or northern dusky salamander to distinguish it from populations in the southern United States which form a separate species, the southern dusky salamander (D. auriculatus). It can be found in eastern North America from extreme eastern Canada in New Brunswick south into the panhandle of Florida and west to Louisiana. The size of the species'

General Info

Lifespan

5-15 years

Diet

Dusky salamander's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates. It displays an affinity for aquatic insects and spiders, but also feeds on crustaceans, snails, and other soft-bodied prey available in their habitat.

Appearance

Dusky salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a stout body and moist, granular skin. Its coloration ranges from brown to almost black, often adorned with a wavy or straight dorsal stripe. The underbelly typically displays a lighter hue. Juveniles exhibit more pronounced patterns that fade with age. Notably, it possesses a flat head and short tail, with the latter comprising about a third of its total length.

Behavior

Dusky salamander exhibits a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, foraging after dark for insects, worms, and other small invertebrates. This species is largely solitary, defending individual territories marked by scent. Adaptations for aquatic habitats include tail undulation for swimming and a vibrational communication method effective under water.

Population

Stable
Dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) Dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) Photo By cullen , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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