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Appalachian Seal Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Appalachian Seal Salamander
Desmognathus monticola
The Appalachian Seal Salamander is a medium-sized, robust amphibian native to the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. Its body is gray to brownish with scattered dark spots and a noticeably lighter belly, often giving it a 'seal-like' appearance. This salamander …
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- Despite being an amphibian, the Appalachian Seal Salamander spends almost its entire life on land, only returning to water to lay eggs.
- The Appalachian Seal Salamander is lungless, breathing entirely through its skin and the lining of its mouth. It is quick-moving and often escapes predators by rapidly darting under rocks or into the water. Its coloration and patterning provide excellent camouflage among streamside stones and leaf litter.
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