Common Name:
Southern Dusky Salamander
Scientific Name:
Desmognathus auriculatus
Etymology:
Genus:
desmos is Greek for  "ligament",  gnathos is Greek for "jaw"  - This refers to the bundle of ligaments holding the jaw.
 Species:
auriculatus is Latin and means the external part of the ear. This refers to the oblong brownish spot found on each side of the head.
Average Length:
3 - 5 in. (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
 6.4 in. (16.3 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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