Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus intermedius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusDesmognathus (Dusky Salamanders)
- SpeciesDesmognathus intermedius (Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander)
35 Verified sightings at Great Smoky Mountains National Park From 2019 to 2026
35 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander
Recent sightings of Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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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 Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Central Shovel-nosed Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.