Shovel-nosed Salamander
Desmognathus marmoratus
| Common Name: | Shovel-nosed Salamander |
| Scientific Name: | Desmognathus marmoratus |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | desmos is Greek for "ligament", gnathos is Greek for "jaw" - This refers to the bundle of
ligaments holding the jaw. |
| Species: | marmoratus is
Latin for "marbled". This refers to the marbled dorsal pattern
found on the salamander. |
| Average Length: | 3.5 - 5 in. (9 - 12.5 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 5.8 in. (14.6 cm) |
Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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