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Northern Dusky Salamander
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Endemic to North America, the species is a small-sized salamander. Its larval stage is entirely aquatic and after becoming mature the salamander uses the sense of smell for predation and finding potential mates.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily | Plethodontinae |
| Genus | Desmognathus |
| Scientific Name | Desmognathus fuscus |
| Other Names | Dusky salamander |
| Size | Males: 4 in (9.4 Cm) Females: 3.3 in (9 Cm) |
| Color | Olive or gray to reddish brown body, gray or white underside, dark spots throughout the body |
| Distribution | United States of America, Central-eastern Canada |
| Habitat | Seepages, water bodies, streams |
| Diet | Invertebrates like earthworms and arthropods |
| Predators | Crayfish, snakes, birds, and larger salamanders |
| Breeding Season | Fall and Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 10-30 eggs |
| Reproductive Age | 3-4 years |
| Average Lifespan | 10-15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least concern |
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Published on January 3rd 2019 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 29th December 2018.
