Santeetlah Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus santeetlah
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusDesmognathus (Dusky Salamanders)
- SpeciesDesmognathus santeetlah (Santeetlah Dusky Salamander)
About the Santeetlah Dusky Salamander
The Santeetlah dusky salamander (Desmognathus santeetlah) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Santeetlah Dusky Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 115 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Santeetlah Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Santeetlah Dusky Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.