Common Name:
Shovel-nosed Salamander
Scientific Name:
Desmognathus marmoratus
Etymology:
Genus:
desmos is Greek for  "ligament",  gnathos is Greek for "jaw"  - This refers to the bundle of ligaments holding the jaw.
 Species:
marmoratus is Latin for "marbled".  This refers to the marbled dorsal pattern found on the salamander.
Average Length:
3.5 - 5 in. (9 - 12.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
5.8 in. (14.6 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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