Apalachicola_dusky_salamander

Apalachicola dusky salamander

Apalachicola dusky salamander

Species of amphibian

The Apalachicola dusky salamander[1][2] (Desmognathus apalachicolae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Distribution

The species is endemic to Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, in the Southeastern United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Desmognathus apalachicolae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T59244A58034569. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T59244A58034569.en. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Desmognathus apalachicolae". NatureServe Explorer An online encyclopedia of life. 7.1. NatureServe. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  3. [3]
    U.S. Geological Survey (2017). "Apalachicola Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus apalachicolae) aADSAx_CONUS_2001v1 Range Map". Gap Analysis Project. doi:10.5066/F76D5S3C.


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