Identify this salamander?

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This one was found in the SE USA - can anyone help me identify it? Total length is between 4 and 5". Thanks in advance!
 

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It´s a Desmognathus sp. Someone else will be able to identify the species.
 
In what state of the SE did you find it?
 
looks like D. monticola to me.

Mike
 
I thought so too.
 
It's a Desmognathus, but identifying the species will require knowing the state, [depending on which state], and habitat. Desmos are often difficult to identify without that information because color and pattern are highly variable and highly overlapping. Tail shape is a critical feature, belly color can be useful, and locality can be critical for species which are morphologically similar.
 
Northeast Georgia - roadside temporary stream (post-rain). Also, belly is a light tan and is somewhat transparent.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Desmognathus monticola looks to be correct. Although the coloration is a bit darker is has all of the charectoristics in the tail shape, blotches, head shape, etc.

Thank you all!
 
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