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Northern Dusky Salamander

Desmognathus fuscus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Plethodontidae ›Genus: Desmognathus

About

Desmognathus fuscus is a species of amphibian in the family Plethodontidae (lungless salamanders). The species is commonly called the dusky salamander or northern dusky salamander to distinguish it from populations in the southern United States which form a separate species, the southern dusky salamander (D. auriculatus). The northern dusky salamander is the most widespread representative of its genus in Canada. It can be found in eastern North America from extreme eastern Canada in New Brunswick south...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Dusky Salamander?
The scientific name of Northern Dusky Salamander is Desmognathus fuscus.
What kingdom does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the family Plethodontidae.
What genus does Northern Dusky Salamander belong to?
Northern Dusky Salamander belongs to the genus Desmognathus.