Black-bellied Salamander
Desmognathus quadramaculatus

Common Name:	Black-bellied Salamander
Scientific Name:	Desmognathus quadramaculatus
Etymology:
Genus:	desmos is Greek for  "ligament",  gnathos is Greek for "jaw"  - This refers to the bundle of ligaments holding the jaw.
Species:	quadrus is Latin and means "four-fold", maculatus is Latin and meaning "spotted". This refers to the four rows of small light spots (two rows on each side of the salamander).
Average Length:	3.9 - 6.9 in. (10 - 17.5 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	8.3 in (21 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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		Ventral View	Pulaski Co.