Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus fuscus
| Common Name: | Northern Dusky Salamander |
| Scientific Name: | Desmognathus fuscus fuscus |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | desmos is Greek for "ligament", gnathos is Greek for "jaw" - This refers to the bundle of
ligaments holding the jaw. |
| Species: | fuscus is Latin
for "dusky". |
| Subspecies: | fuscus is Latin
for "dusky". |
| Average Length: | 2.5 - 4.5 in. (6.4 - 11.5 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 5.6 in. (14.1 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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