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What Species Of Salamander Larvae?

8 years ago

I
found a couple of these larvae today scrambling around in the shallow
waters of a creek here in the Poconos. I would say they
are a bit over a ½ inch. Sorry the photographs are so blurry
but they were taken just before sunset and my camera doesn't do well
in low light conditions. Anyone have any idea what species these are?

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User
8 years ago
If you use facebook, there is a reptile and amphibian identification group there that will be able to answer this question quicker. My gut feeling is that it is a larva of one of the Dusky Salamanders (Desmognathus sp.). Which one depends on where you were in PA. My knowledge of NE geography is limited so you will have to consult a field guide or http://www.paherps.com/ to get a more specific id by range.
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8 years ago
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Looking up where the Poconos are, I would suggest it has to be a Northern Dusky (D. fuscus). Again, I don't live in that part of the country, so you should find someone with more experience in your local salamander fauna.
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Box Turtle
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Well fhfchrish, I've hung out here enough times to know that you're probably 100% correct but I'll check FB and PA Herps. Thanks for the advice and the link.

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