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Southern dusky salamander is a species of salamander occurring in the coastal regions of the southeastern United States. The species is nocturnal.

• Scientific Classification

• Quick Information

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Urodela
Family	Plethodontidae
Subfamily	Plethodontinae
Genus	Desmognathus
Scientific Name	Desmognathus auriculatus

Size	3 to 6 in
Color	Dark brown to black overall color
Distribution	Coastal areas of the southeastern United States
Habitat	Mucky areas, in or near slow-moving and stagnant streams, swamps, cypress ponds, pools in floodplains
Diet	Aquatic invertebrates
Predators	Snake, fish, feral pigs
Breeding Season	September-October
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	9 to 20 eggs
Average Lifespan	Around 7 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

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