Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus carolinensis
Silhouette: Beth Reinke · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusDesmognathus (Dusky Salamanders)
- SpeciesDesmognathus carolinensis (Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander)
About the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander
The Carolina mountain dusky salamander (Desmognathus carolinensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The species is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains within North Carolina in the south-eastern United States. Subranges it is found in include the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Seal Salamander
Desmognathus monticola
Imitator Salamander
Desmognathus imitator
Pygmy Salamander
Desmognathus wrighti
Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus adatsihi
Santeetlah Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus santeetlah
Spotted Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus conanti
Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus intermedius
Ocoee Salamander
Desmognathus ocoee
Great Balsams Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus balsameus
Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea wilderae
Red-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon jordani
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.