Southern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus auriculatus)
Created: April 2nd, 2021 - 11:23 AM
Last Modified: April 2nd, 2021 - 11:28 AM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 343818
Last Modified: April 2nd, 2021 - 11:28 AM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 343818
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Country: United States |
State: Mississippi |
County: Harrison County |
Time: 2021-03-20 13:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Sub-Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Dip-netting |
Habitat: Mucky seep |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 64.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 50.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
This large-ish juvenile was found after about an hour and a quarter of searching. We also saw two small larvae, one of which was pictured and will be recorded by Bethany, in the same seep. This is the new species Desmognathus valentinei.
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