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Mountain Dusky Salamander
(Desmognathus ochrophaeus)
DESCRIPTION: 2 3/4-4 3/8" (7-11.1 cm). Varies greatly in color and pattern. Pale line from eye to angle of jaw. Tail rounded; half of total length.
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamanders are the smallest dusky salamander in the state reaching about 4 inches.
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Scientific Name: Desmognathus ochrophaeus
Size: 2.75-4.25 inches (7-10 cm) in length
PA Status: Abundant ...
Mountain Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus)
Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus maculosus)
Ocoee Salamander (Desmognathus ocoee) ...
Allegheny mountain dusky salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus)
American toad (Bufo americanus)
Atlantic Coast slimy salamander (Plethodon chlorobryonis)
barking treefrog (Hyla gratiosa)
Black Mountain salamander (Desmognathus welteri) ...
A Caolina mountain dusky salamander.
Photo by D Dennis
A juvenile Ocoee salamander.
Photo by Grant Connette ...
An Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander (Desmognathus ochrophaeus) weighing just over a gram reproduced on only 12 mealworms/year (Fitzpatrick 1973a, cited in [37]), ...
 See also: Salamander, Dusky Salamander, Seal Salamander, Newt, Two-lined Salamander
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