Seal Salamander |
Desmognathus monticola |
Photo by Eric Williams |
Description: The
Seal Salamander ranges in size from 3-5 inches. Coloration is light
brown with a net-like pattern on the back. A light line runs from
the eye to the jaw. The tail is keeled near the tip. Belly is
light colored with dark speckling.
Habitat: Found in moist areas near ravines, mountain streams and seeps. Behavior: A very active species during nocturnal periods. |
Daviess County Audubon Society |