INATURALIST Observations 66875332
GBIFID: 4600047459; Occurrence Remarks: Waterrock Knob variant;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 66759983
GBIFID: 3008437673;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 201546128
GBIFID: 4597362389;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Macon, North Carolina: 35.141854, -83.55587: : 7/11/2023: micahmcd13: 11 Jul 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.40305, -83.408133: : 7/18/2026: Timothy Baker: 18 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Clay, North Carolina: 35.068722, -83.595551: : 4/28/2026: ameshess: 28 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 2826363841;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4599712406; Occurrence Remarks: This is my guess as I know nothing about salamanders, if anyone has any feedback please do let me know. @lucareptile, @Brdnrdr;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 2265874466; Occurrence Remarks: Unsure of IDâ€”was on the trail from Newfound Gap to Charlieâ€™s bunion in GSMNP;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 54453.00000.

Jackson, North Carolina: 35.407869, -83.219444: : 5/23/2026: chrisz52: 23 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.410728, -83.572834: : 6/20/2025: Matt Felperin: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.41416, -83.469099: : 5/23/2026: Miles Hamilton: 23 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 1230 m. Imitator or ocoee?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Jackson, North Carolina: 35.41273, -83.281133: : 5/23/2026: Miles Hamilton: 23 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 5008277089; Occurrence Remarks: I believe so. Another lifer if the ID is correct.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.421064, -83.516564: : 4/19/2026: Andrea M: 19 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4900884238; Occurrence Remarks: ecoEXPLORE Username: ariakarig;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 2234732223; Occurrence Remarks: GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3466508536; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Jackson County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Has anybody an idea which species?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.441732, -83.536821: : 7/9/2026: diego: 9 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Jackson, North Carolina: 35.433624, -83.190435: : 9/19/2025: candiceken: 19 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.446, -83.422146: : 8/1/2023: Charles Tuberdyke: 1 Aug 2023 :

Swain, North Carolina: 35.443806, -83.585742: : 5/15/2026: mikelang: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4954670742; Occurrence Remarks: LIFER!!! Super happy to see this species. Was another targeted species for my trip.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, Tennessee: 35.444305, -83.740788: : 8/30/2025: Anthony Brais: 30 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, Tennessee: 35.446219, -83.659127: : 8/30/2025: Anthony Brais: 30 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3465985960; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Jackson County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, Tennessee: 35.452926, -83.413666: : 6/1/2026: belle_bellej: 1 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1838021229; Occurrence Remarks: Waterrock Knob form;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1993710330; Occurrence Remarks: Our very best guess is imitator, but this wee one is no longer than 26mm and weâ€™re unfamiliar with these taxa. Please assist in ID if youâ€™re a Desmog expert;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3044648811; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a rolled log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.468907, -83.519277: : 5/15/2026: Charlie Stuelpe: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, Tennessee: 35.457876, -83.754228: : 8/30/2025: Anthony Brais: 30 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4935642772; Occurrence Remarks: unsure, not near water;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.473906, -83.334528: : 9/30/2025: Matt Felperin: 30 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.485548, -83.417053: : 6/30/2026: Bennett Gardner: 30 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.489137, -83.529029: : 8/2/2024: nwmarch: 2 Aug 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 5198866329; Occurrence Remarks: About 6000 on NC side of AT;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1563447541; Occurrence Remarks: along trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28663.00000.

GBIFID: 4596741967; Occurrence Remarks: Either *D. imitator* or *D. adatsihi*. High-elevation trail near Clingmans Dome.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.492894, -83.485872: : 6/23/2026: Steve Collins: 23 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3466245264; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Jackson County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.491449, -83.442529: : 6/16/2025: birdrangerbb: 16 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1933577890; Occurrence Remarks: GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3466178468; Occurrence Remarks: Adult Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator) , Swain County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3320993643; Occurrence Remarks: Maybe Imitator Salamander?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1901049062; Occurrence Remarks: Right at a flowing seep. Alternative ID suggestions welcome.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4525040304; Occurrence Remarks: These Desmognathus salamanders are a bit tricky for me, so any additional input is appreciated.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1933577922; Occurrence Remarks: GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.509197, -83.513464: : 6/20/2025: Matt Felperin: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4527975958; Occurrence Remarks: Pretty sure, although could be a periphery pop of D. imitator. Some individuals here looked perfect for adatsihi but they got away before I could photo them;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.518424, -83.549809: : 6/20/2025: Matt Felperin: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.519099, -83.435135: : 6/1/2025: Stephanie Suttenberg: 1 Jun 2025 :
GBIFID: 5177148294; Occurrence Remarks: Little yellow check patch. The pic makes it looks kinda white, but it was more yellow in person.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.513543, -83.568913: : 7/4/2026: Julie Elfin: 4 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.527519, -83.433239: : 5/23/2026: Miles Hamilton: 23 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4528158931; Occurrence Remarks: Pretty sure, although could be a periphery pop of D. imitator. Some individuals here looked perfect for adatsihi but they got away before I could photo them;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.531437, -83.451166: : 6/23/2026: Steve Collins: 23 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 1230 m; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.54427, -83.586364: : 7/9/2026: diego: 9 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.550256, -83.541664: : 4/9/2026: pwimberg: 9 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1847625734; Occurrence Remarks: These Desmognathus salamanders are a bit tricky for me, so any additional input is appreciated.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.559649, -83.508616: : 7/9/2026: diego: 9 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, Tennessee: 35.566264, -83.485512: : 3/7/2021: ericplage: 7 Mar 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4993794209; Occurrence Remarks: I think.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Sevier, North Carolina: 35.568038, -83.524962: : 6/20/2025: Matt Felperin: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, North Carolina: 35.570405, -83.570498: : 5/23/2026: Miles Hamilton: 23 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, North Carolina: 35.572434, -83.557819: : 6/23/2026: Steve Collins: 23 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4597246991; Occurrence Remarks: Either *D. imitator* or *D. adatsihi*. High-elevation trail near Clingmans Dome.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 4524938303; Occurrence Remarks: These Desmognathus salamanders are a bit tricky for me, so any additional input is appreciated.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, North Carolina: 35.581796, -83.594117: : 6/23/2026: Steve Collins: 23 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 3455316121; Occurrence Remarks: Dark belly light chin;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, North Carolina: 35.578531, -83.583383: : 7/20/2026: naturalista1: 20 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

GBIFID: 1453057355; Occurrence Remarks: A red-cheeked variation of D. imitator. The P. jordani in the photo for comparison was found in the same area. (Observation: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/1605641);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Unknown, North Carolina: 35.595574, -83.588687: : 5/24/2026: Pin-Tsen JIN: 24 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Under log; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.728719, -83.482224: : 9/19/2025: candiceken: 19 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.679464, -83.509158: : 11/8/2025: Anthony Brais: 8 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.736806, -83.564897: : 7/26/2026: Henry Garcia: 26 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Salamander poking its head out of the wood; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.747877, -83.588973: : 9/25/2025: Carter Wale: 25 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.745847, -83.490636: : 5/18/2026: Aidan Shaw: 18 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.681398, -83.474279: : 4/24/2026: Katie Kucera: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.760166, -83.413233: : 5/27/2026: skytheanimalman: 27 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.677097, -83.486772: : 5/20/2026: coltonardis: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.775904, -83.507653: : 5/21/2026: Riley-Brendan Walsh: 21 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.651829, -83.43053: : 5/27/2026: Colin Goodheart: 27 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.604514, -83.546812: : 5/20/2026: laurencoppinger: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.773212, -83.576188: : 5/20/2026: laurencoppinger: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Blount, Tennessee: 35.687481, -83.744773: : 5/22/2026: Emma Greenberg: 22 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4121378258; Occurrence Remarks: Class find, same as @samivey22;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4121151220; Occurrence Remarks: Class find, same as @samivey22;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 97173.00000.

GBIFID: 4121441237; Occurrence Remarks: Class find same as @samivey22;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander - Desmognathus imitator Batesian mimic of the very slimy/sticky Plethodon jordani. Location: off Newfound Gap Road, GSMNP Salamanders handled under permit.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.711246, -83.475149: : 4/24/2026: Jamie Newman: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.620413, -83.570767: : 9/25/2025: lachlanbebout: 25 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.627979, -83.503158: : 9/25/2025: lachlanbebout: 25 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Haywood, North Carolina: 35.651301, -83.003262: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Cocke, North Carolina: 35.781648, -83.178726: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Haywood, Tennessee: 35.704079, -83.161645: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.687675, -83.574361: : 5/15/2026: isabelleflamion323: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Probably red checked eating another.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.632091, -83.426711: : 4/24/2026: Jamie Newman: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Group find, same as @laurencoppinger and @mikelang; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Group find @laurencoppinger @alexgggray; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.70418, -83.511098: : 5/15/2026: mikelang: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.702815, -83.434862: : 5/15/2026: arwenglover: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.688965, -83.59837: : 5/15/2026: Landon Brown: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.714277, -83.466628: : 5/15/2026: isabelleflamion323: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.609566, -83.470058: : 5/15/2026: isabelleflamion323: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.716531, -83.442719: : 4/24/2026: Niemiller Nature: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.733656, -83.416742: : 5/15/2026: brookejones4: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.753425, -83.537103: : 5/15/2026: brookejones4: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.679241, -83.562942: : 5/15/2026: laurencoppinger: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.760852, -83.463996: : 5/15/2026: Brian Gall: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.754699, -83.508351: : 5/15/2026: coltonardis: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.670098, -83.549207: : 5/15/2026: crutchfieldc28: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.672718, -83.569002: : 5/15/2026: crutchfieldc28: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, North Carolina: 35.769059, -83.288995: : 5/20/2025: ryanholmes722: 20 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.633784, -83.592587: : 6/3/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 3 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.71781, -83.440652: : 6/3/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 3 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.664327, -83.511731: : 6/12/2026: larnicus: 12 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.70716, -83.455096: : 3/19/2026: Renato Ignacio Guzman: 19 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.753152, -83.591349: : 6/17/2026: mhalczak: 17 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.755964, -83.589738: : 6/27/2026: Janie Bales: 27 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 41454.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Arrangement of imitator. See how many you can count on first photo. Some are shown closer up in following photos.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Swain, North Carolina: 35.624099, -83.376804: : 7/30/2025: Zachary Dankowicz: 30 Jul 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Cocke, North Carolina: 35.775913, -83.14431: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Haywood, North Carolina: 35.635039, -83.117056: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Haywood, North Carolina: 35.753084, -83.160417: : 9/20/2025: Anthony Brais: 20 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4161975362; Occurrence Remarks: with Blue-ridge Two-lined;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3466082889; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Sevier County, Tennessee;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3468667947; Occurrence Remarks: Adult Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Swain County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3888893785; Occurrence Remarks: Chimney Tops Picnic Area;2600;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 96515.00000.

GBIFID: 2237413767; Occurrence Remarks: Elevation ~4800 feet.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2237413989; Occurrence Remarks: Seep. Only full size adult I saw;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1880531417; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2237413991; Occurrence Remarks: Appalachian Trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4596758015; Occurrence Remarks: ~2,500 feet;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4103200820; Occurrence Remarks: Mesic forest. Salamanders collected by guided permitted group; handled in plastic bags and released;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4120981665; Occurrence Remarks: class find, same as @samivey22;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4121331099; Occurrence Remarks: Class find, same as @samivey;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4121096003; Occurrence Remarks: Class find; same individual as @ilysanderson;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4127395712; Occurrence Remarks: The red around the paratoid glands, dont know the spelling, yet mottled coloring and flattened more semi aquatic as opposed to rounded terrestrial tail seem to separate it from the red cheeked salamander.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4121120011; Occurrence Remarks: Class find; same individual as @samivey22;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4527967886; Occurrence Remarks: the one of the right does not have red cheeks and has a slight pattern on its back;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4129964543; Occurrence Remarks: Ocoees are very infrequent in GSMNP. This D. imitator had a rounded tail and was found in a high elevation terrestrial habitat in the park (~5800ft). Cheek pattern slightly faded @easpears @tysmith;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4138262594; Occurrence Remarks: I am pretty sure this is a Red-Cheeked Salamander, but I am not certain. I am not the best at identifying amphibians like salamanders.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4599777974; Occurrence Remarks: Obviously, the iPhone camera doesn�t work too well on these smaller salamanders haha, could be D. imitator. Don�t think it�s a pygmy or ocoee. Couldn�t identify if specimen had a keeled/rounded tail as its tail was autotomized. Found at 5200ft in a terrestrial habitat adjacent to the AT. @tysmith @easpears @graytreefrog;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4597221240; Occurrence Remarks: Im not sure of the species. The morphology makes me think its an imitator? Also, the fact that it was in a damp log not particularly near water or in water like the black bellies are generally from my observations.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1132420444; Occurrence Remarks: Flipping at ~2180 ft 6 individuals;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4414130383; Occurrence Remarks: Under bark of dead Fraser fir;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4458390496; Occurrence Remarks: Only one of two from the whole trip that actually had red cheeks. Very interesting!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4442608304; Occurrence Remarks: I recently heard that at elevations 6000â€™ or higher, the variant without the red cheek is more common. I found this individual near where I found other D. imitators on this May trip @tysmith @easpears;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Haywood, North Carolina: 35.71348, -83.228501: : 8/1/2023: Charles Tuberdyke: 1 Aug 2023 :

GBIFID: 1144279642; Occurrence Remarks: Number of Individuals Seen: 1 Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny. 20 degrees C. Habitat Type: Forest. Behavior Observed: Under cover (rock). Description: Adult. Additional Comments: This individual lacked the brightly colored face patches that give this salamander its common name (imitating the patches of Plethodon jordani).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1144279698; Occurrence Remarks: Number of Individuals Seen: 1 Weather Conditions: Mostly suuny. 20 degrees C. Habitat Type: Forest. Behavior Observed: Under cover. Description: Juvenile. Additional Comments:;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4867683017; Occurrence Remarks: I can�t remember the differences between the two sals that have red cheeks in GSMNP so someone help me!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4875266242; Occurrence Remarks: Found in creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4868104025; Occurrence Remarks: Another individual flipped under rock right off side of the trail during rain, ~5300 ft;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4863962874; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped under rock right off side of the trail just before rain;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2236915762; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2236916474; Occurrence Remarks: 3 individuals found under rocks in small seeps.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4921724798; Occurrence Remarks: about 4 or 5in long worth the 5 mile hike;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2236918041; Occurrence Remarks: Many found under rocks along the road.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 5062816212; Occurrence Remarks: A young one. I believe the ID is correct.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4950575870; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander from Chimney Picnic Area;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954249184; Occurrence Remarks: A small one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954579586; Occurrence Remarks: I think. . . A small one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954357460; Occurrence Remarks: Another small one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954731333; Occurrence Remarks: I think. . .;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4981955427; Occurrence Remarks: Found next to two other different species of duskies.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954508647; Occurrence Remarks: I believe so. In situ. Poking its head out of hole.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4982307683; Occurrence Remarks: Ocoee? Seal? Imitator without a red patch? I really cant tell.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954581268; Occurrence Remarks: For the one at the top. Found next to the other one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4954280063; Occurrence Remarks: Both seen next to each other. For the one at the bottom.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2573965986; Occurrence Remarks: Ocoee?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2597685559; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2597707552; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2597885519; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2802858256; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3109383541; Occurrence Remarks: Climbing a tree;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3031605305; Occurrence Remarks: I had a very difficult time identifying a lot of the Desmognathus salamanders found on this trip; any help is appreciated. This individual was found under a log near Newfound Gap at elevation around 5,000ft.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3325495740; Occurrence Remarks: May be Imitator Salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3335334044; Occurrence Remarks: Trillium Gap Trail @ Grotto Falls.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.637137, -83.537868: : 7/16/2026: Julie Elfin: 16 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.609049, -83.48151: : 7/16/2026: Will Kuhn: 16 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.736456, -83.543507: : 7/10/2026: Noah Meyer: 10 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.642459, -83.56876: : 3/15/2026: Aidan Craner: 15 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Unknown, Tennessee: 35.609953, -83.439801: : 7/20/2026: J. Kevin England: 20 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.627886, -83.430773: : 7/22/2026: Henry Garcia: 22 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.733875, -83.586234: : 7/22/2026: Henry Garcia: 22 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.787856, -83.458593: : 7/24/2026: Kristin Sample: 24 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.797312, -83.408369: : 9/23/2025: Carter Wale: 23 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.791588, -83.555569: : 9/25/2025: lachlanbebout: 25 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.787336, -83.480712: : 5/15/2026: crutchfieldc28: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.788536, -83.404839: : 5/15/2026: Charlie Stuelpe: 15 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.795343, -83.591451: : 6/19/2025: sandersj: 19 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2563430985; Occurrence Remarks: Appalachian Trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 3465967927; Occurrence Remarks: Imitator Salamander (Desmognathus imitator), Swain County, North Carolina;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.788672, -83.569215: : 3/10/2026: Aiden Knudsen: 10 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Sevier, Tennessee: 35.785709, -83.530997: : 7/16/2026: leopoldlarsen: 16 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 891071448; Occurrence Remarks: Chimney Tops Trail. Tiny nervous critter in a shady forest = no good photos. This is the best one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.