Northern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus)
Created: March 2nd, 2024 - 02:48 PM
Last Modified: March 2nd, 2024 - 02:48 PM Posted anonymously
Record 372217
Last Modified: March 2nd, 2024 - 02:48 PM Posted anonymously
Record 372217
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Country: United States |
State: Virginia |
County: Roanoke County |
Time: 2024-03-02 10:52:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: Mixed forest |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 50.00F |
Ground Temperature: 49.30F |
Humidity: 60% |
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Sky Conditions: Partly Cloudy |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
ES#027
Mixed forest. Found under flipped rock. Salamander wrapped around eggs. Moved quickly into burrow and picture just caught the tail. Ground was saturated by water and heavy leave litter. Looked like NOrthern Dusky but moves so fast that is the best guess.
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