Seal Salamander
Desmognathus monticola
| Common Name: | Seal Salamander |
| Scientific Name: | Desmognathus monticola |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | desmos is Greek for "ligament", gnathos is Greek for "jaw" - This refers to the bundle of
ligaments holding the jaw. |
| Species: | monticola is Latin and means
"mountaineer" or "highlander". This refers to the habitat where this
salamander is found. |
| Average Length: | 3.3 - 5 in. (8.3 - 12.5 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 5.9 in. (14.9 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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Bath County |
Locality unknown |
Pulaski Co |
Pulaski Co. |
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