Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus adatsihi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusDesmognathus (Dusky Salamanders)
- SpeciesDesmognathus adatsihi (Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander)
212 Verified sightings at Great Smoky Mountains National Park From 2019 to 2026
212 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 Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander
Recent sightings of Cherokee Mountain 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 Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 212 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Cherokee Mountain Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.