About Desmognathus carolinensis Dunn, 1916
The Carolina mountain dusky salamander, scientifically known as Desmognathus carolinensis, is a species of salamander that belongs to the family Plethodontidae. This species is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, located in the southeastern United States. It can specifically be found within the Blue Ridge Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachians. Its natural habitats include temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater springs, and rocky areas. This salamander faces the threat of habitat loss.
