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Southern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus auriculatus)

Created: April 2nd, 2021 - 11:23 AM
Last Modified: April 2nd, 2021 - 11:28 AM
Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 343818
Country:
United States
State:
Mississippi
County:
Harrison County
Time:
2021-03-20 13:00:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Sub-Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Dip-netting
Habitat:
Mucky seep
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
64.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
50.00ft
Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

This large-ish juvenile was found after about an hour and a quarter of searching. We also saw two small larvae, one of which was pictured and will be recorded by Bethany, in the same seep. This is the new species Desmognathus valentinei.

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