Unknown Salamander

[SalSA]

So I have no idea the locale on this salamander. It was found in a box of moss purchased in a plant nursery. I have an idea what it is, but I don't want to taint anyone's opinion. Any ideas what this could be.

 

[FrogEyes]

Desmognathus of some sort. Without locality, it's hard to say much more, but my first suspicion is D.fuscus.

 

[ozarkhellbender]

Looks like a Seal salamander (Desmognathus monticola) to me.

 

[Coastal Groovin]

Yes looks like a Seal salamander (Desmognathus monticola)

 

[Coastal Groovin]

CalPhotos

This link will show you 24 pictures to compare it too. Two of them are almost a perfect match.

 

[taherman]

Don't think it's monticola. D. monticola should have a strong keel on the posterior 2/3 of the tail, that one looks pretty round. Could be fuscus or conanti, but it is hard to tell without any locality info or more characteristics visible.

 

[FrogEyes]

Lack of keel was my main reason for guessing fuscus. Color isn't terribly useful in many desmos.