Black Mountain Salamander
Desmognathus welteri
| Common Name: | Black Mountain Salamander |
| Scientific Name: | Desmognathus welteri |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | desmos is Greek for "ligament", gnathos is Greek for "jaw" - This refers to the bundle of ligaments holding the jaw. |
| Species: | welteri is in honor of Dr. Wilfred August Welter (1906-1939). |
| Average Length: | 3 - 5 in. (7.5 - 12. 5 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 6.7 in. (17 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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