Valentine’s Southern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus valentinei
D. valentinei is a medium-bodied dusky salamander. D. valentinei has a less compressed tail and but larger body size than similar species.
How to identify
D. valentinei is a medium-bodied dusky salamander. D. valentinei has a less compressed tail and but larger body size than similar species.
Range
This salamander is a resident of the eastern Gulf Coastal Plain in the southeastern United States. Its range stretches from the Mobile Bay region of Alabama westward through the southern half of Mississippi to eastern Louisiana. There's also a possibility of its presence further east in Baldwin and Mobile counties of Alabama, though this requires confirmation.
Habitat
D. valentinei can be found in muddy, lowland swamps
Similar species
Name and etymology
Genus
Desmognathus
Greek for jaw (gnathos) ligament (desmos).
Origin
Sources
- Baird, 1850. Journ. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, Ser. 2, Vol. 1, p. 282 and p. 285 ↗
Desmognathus. Baird, 1850 - Journ. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, Ser. 2, Vol. 1, p. 282 and p. 285
Species epithet
valentinei
Honoring Barry D. Valentine
Origin
Honors
Sources
- Wikipedia: Desmognathus valentinei ↗
“Desmognathus valentinei.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_southern_dusky_salamander
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At a glance
Range
This salamander is a resident of the eastern Gulf Coastal Plain in the southeastern United States. Its range stretches from t…
Habitat
D. valentinei can be found in muddy, lowland swamps
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap