Black-bellied Salamander

Desmognathus quadramaculatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Plethodontidae

About

The blackbelly salamander is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is the largest species in the genus Desmognathus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern United States.

Diet

Eat a mixture of aquatic and aerial prey, and when they are adults they eat aquatic, aerial, and terrestrial prey including other salamanders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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