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Appalachian Salamander Odyssey, 6/23 to 6/29/05

On June 23 I set out on a week-long quest to find and photograph some of the unique and interesting salamanders of the southern Appalachians. This region is home to the world's greatest diversity of salamander species, from the inch-and-a-half long Pygmy Salamander to the two-and-a-half foot Hellbender. I visited three basic areas on the trip: the Nantahala National Forest in southwestern NC, the Linville Gorge area in western NC, and the Mt. Rogers area of southwestern VA. I found 20 species in all, 11 of which I had never seen before. I also photographed bugs, mushrooms, scenery, and other things along the way.
Black-bellied Salamander - Desmognathus quadramaculatus
Black-bellied Salamander - Desmognathus quadramaculatus
Black-bellied Salamander - Desmognathus quadramaculatus
Black-bellied Salamander - Desmognathus quadramaculatus
Ocoee Salamander - Desmognathus ocoee
Ocoee Salamander - Desmognathus ocoee
Possible Hybrid Salamander - P. jordani X oconaluftee
Possible Hybrid Salamander - P. jordani X oconaluftee
Seepage Salamander - Desmognathus aeneus
Seepage Salamander - Desmognathus aeneus
Seepage Salamander - Desmognathus aeneus
Seepage Salamander - Desmognathus aeneus
Great Blue Skimmer - Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer - Libellula vibrans
Dusky Dancer - Argia translata
Dusky Dancer - Argia translata
LeConte's Haploa - Haploa lecontei
LeConte's Haploa - Haploa lecontei
Millipede - Apheloria virginiensis montana
Millipede - Apheloria virginiensis montana
Superb Jewelwing - Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing - Calopteryx amata
Northern Grey-cheeked Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Northern Grey-cheeked Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Northern Grey-cheeked Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Northern Grey-cheeked Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus carolinensis
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus carolinensis
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus carolinensis
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus carolinensis
Red Salamander - Pseudotriton ruber
Red Salamander - Pseudotriton ruber
Linville Gorge
Linville Gorge
Dragonhunter - Haegenius brevistylus
Dragonhunter - Haegenius brevistylus
Five-lined Skink - Eumeces fasciatus
Five-lined Skink - Eumeces fasciatus
Slimy Salamander - Plethodon glutinosus
Slimy Salamander - Plethodon glutinosus
Linville Falls
Linville Falls
Linville Falls
Linville Falls
Blue Ridge Dusky Salamanders - Desmognathus orestes
Blue Ridge Dusky Salamanders - Desmognathus orestes
Mushroom
Mushroom
Destroying Angel
Destroying Angel
Red Salamander - Pseudotriton ruber
Red Salamander - Pseudotriton ruber
Slimy Salamander - Plethodon glutinosus
Slimy Salamander - Plethodon glutinosus
Seal Salamander - Desmognathus monticola
Seal Salamander - Desmognathus monticola
Northern Graycheek Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Northern Graycheek Salamander - Plethodon montanus
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Yonahlossee Salamander - Plethodon yonahlossee
Weller's Salamander - Plethodon welleri
Weller's Salamander - Plethodon welleri
Weller's Salamander - Plethodon welleri
Weller's Salamander - Plethodon welleri
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
Northern Pygmy Salamander - Desmognathus organi
View from Appalachian Trail
View from Appalachian Trail
Cave Salamander - Eurycea lucifuga
Cave Salamander - Eurycea lucifuga
Cave Salamander - Eurycea lucifuga
Cave Salamander - Eurycea lucifuga
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus
Green Salamander - Aneides aeneus