Seal Salamander

Desmognathus monticola

The Seal Salamander is a heavy-bodied, semi-aquatic salamander of rocky Appalachian streams. Its robust build and aggressive nature distinguish it. It uses its muscular tail to leap into streams when threatened.

Habitat

Rocky mountain streams and springs in the southern Appalachians

Diet

Invertebrates and smaller salamanders

How common

Common

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