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Northern Dusky Salamander — printable fact sheet
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Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
The Northern Dusky Salamander is a small, semi-aquatic amphibian native to eastern North America. It is characterized by its slender, somewhat flattened body, variable coloration ranging from brown to gray, and a pale line running from the eye to the jaw. This salamander is prim…
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- Unlike most salamanders, Northern Dusky Salamanders use a unique jaw-snapping technique to capture fast-moving prey.
- Northern Dusky Salamanders can drop their tails as a defense mechanism when threatened. Unlike many salamanders, they lack lungs and breathe primarily through their skin and mouth lining. Their larvae are aquatic and can remain in water for up to a year before metamorphosing.
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