INATURALIST Observations 376015882
Occurrence Remarks: this was under a rotten log in an arboreal forest at about 6000 ft. Mostly sunny, about 60 degrees Fahrenheit..; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 229384210
GBIFID: 4945558821;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 229322065
GBIFID: 4937038135;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1838350020;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

McDowell, North Carolina: 35.659129, -82.200396: : 7/21/2017: joegrzybowski: 21 Jul 2017 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

McDowell, North Carolina: 35.613664, -82.240065: : 7/7/2026: diego: 7 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4994096256; Occurrence Remarks: I co-lead trips to the Park. This was an Educator Trek. We always catch a couple Pygmy Salamanders up here. We suggest to the teachers to use a box, and not handle salamanders (or else were a medical glove).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 2823312659; Occurrence Remarks: In a small patch of spruce forest;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1932358947; Occurrence Remarks: GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 1932358769; Occurrence Remarks: GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Yancey, North Carolina: 35.741698, -82.294844: : 7/7/2026: diego: 7 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

Yancey, North Carolina: 35.770992, -82.169451: : 3/23/2026: weldy: 23 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28649.00000.

GBIFID: 4145596346; Occurrence Remarks: Found in my bluebird box after fledging.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28620.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.019292, -81.945705: : 5/28/2026: abbyncsu: 28 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.027259, -81.909359: : 5/28/2026: joeypjohnson: 28 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.02227, -81.925062: : 5/28/2026: Owen Carson: 28 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.019943, -81.948047: : 6/11/2025: AylaWolf8: 11 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 3902800192; Occurrence Remarks: Very small salamander, under an inch long. Not sure whether itâ€™s D. organi or a juvenile D. orestes, which were also seen sharing the same habitat.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.054106, -81.954031: : 5/2/2026: a_yam: 2 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 2429517731; Occurrence Remarks: Pygmy salamander (Desmognathus wrighti) found on a ranger-guided nature hike on Grandfather Mountain. I dont like disturbing them by turning over rocks and logs - I let the rangers do that!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Mitchell, North Carolina: 36.059051, -82.139228: : 7/25/2023: Julian Avery @EvolutionAvery: 25 Jul 2023 :

Mitchell, North Carolina: 36.059144, -82.134081: : 7/10/2024: vigoutside: 10 Jul 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 2626446713; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer!!!! First of three seen;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 3872925253; Occurrence Remarks: Pisgah National Forest; Roan High Bluff;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.083454, -81.802128: : 7/19/2026: macen_l: 19 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.066887, -81.816514: : 8/30/2025: Jake Scott: 30 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 4600193117; Occurrence Remarks: Forgot to upload this one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 2626233141; Occurrence Remarks: Second of 3 seen;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 4162140663; Occurrence Remarks: Cherokee National Forest; Carvers Gap Trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 4096444186; Occurrence Remarks: Grandfather Mountain Area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Carter, Tennessee: 36.145106, -82.121232: : 9/12/2025: Amiel Hopkins: 12 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Watauga, North Carolina: 36.134785, -81.699019: : 6/11/2026: abbyncsu: 11 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.154655, -81.86971: : 7/19/2026: macen_l: 19 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 4133731389; Occurrence Remarks: Pisgah National Forest; Roan High Bluff;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Avery, North Carolina: 36.173702, -81.915287: : 6/11/2026: abbyncsu: 11 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 3858936067; Occurrence Remarks: One of many, flipped by @maxbird1;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 4096878288; Occurrence Remarks: In-situ in the last photo.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 3772708435; Occurrence Remarks: Weird color compared to all individuals Ive found at this site.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Watauga, North Carolina: 36.216191, -81.767687: : 4/9/2023: Billy Gottenstrater: 9 Apr 2023 :

Watauga, North Carolina: 36.249667, -81.722245: : 6/18/2025: em_jo: 18 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

GBIFID: 4133682600; Occurrence Remarks: ecoEXPLORE Username: willie13;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

GBIFID: 5167644966; Occurrence Remarks: Rightmost salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3330791038; Occurrence Remarks: Found at aprox 3,800 ft in elevation, very low population;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.608199, -81.556776: : 6/19/2025: Ryan Zucker: 19 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2597850523; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2597715547; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5167582822; Occurrence Remarks: top salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.622902, -81.598397: : 6/4/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 4 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: Yaaaay!!!!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: Bad photo, sorry about that.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 26.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.702019, -81.417719: : 5/20/2026: River Ahlquist: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.648941, -81.586929: : 5/20/2026: Riley-Brendan Walsh: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 71.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.683798, -81.457184: : 5/20/2026: Miles Hamilton: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.775366, -81.492741: : 5/20/2026: River Ahlquist: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.667972, -81.573197: : 5/20/2026: Miles Hamilton: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.681926, -81.565605: : 8/18/2025: Mary Superata: 18 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.645283, -81.584828: : 9/22/2025: Simon Kiacz: 22 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.680267, -81.423031: : 4/8/2026: Tony Gerard: 8 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.656764, -81.535587: : 6/4/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 4 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.678844, -81.537738: : 6/4/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 4 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.687577, -81.571225: : 6/4/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 4 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.657887, -81.534418: : 6/4/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 4 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.657105, -81.534028: : 6/20/2025: Seth Shively: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.638467, -81.486695: : 5/27/2025: ianashton99: 27 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 3915319428; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander. Near a spring.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3630.00000.

Grayson, Virginia: 36.660205, -81.537933: : 6/20/2025: Seth Shively: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

GBIFID: 3912142545; Occurrence Remarks: Class find. Same as @wattersonk23;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3802602656; Occurrence Remarks: Same as @wattersonk23;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3802825657; Occurrence Remarks: Same as @wattersonk23;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3859367213; Occurrence Remarks: class find. same as @wattersonk23;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3903051481; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 1899761446; Occurrence Remarks: Would love a confirm ID on this one. The speckling on the sides near the vent makes me wonder if its a Pygmy. Not exact location.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4176931272; Occurrence Remarks: Every time I have photographed a pygmy it has jumped;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4458577346; Occurrence Remarks: Another muted individual. Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458534343; Occurrence Remarks: Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458585340; Occurrence Remarks: Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458561349; Occurrence Remarks: Two Pygmy Salamander variations. Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458570337; Occurrence Remarks: A very pale individual. Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458368351; Occurrence Remarks: Pygmies are one of the smallest salamanders in North America, with an adult size ranging from 3 to 5 cm. Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4458356345; Occurrence Remarks: The distinct herringbone pattern on the back is a good field mark for Pygmy Salamander. Mount Rogers, VA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4936867076; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer! Saw two of them climbing the same tree @tysmith @easpears;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5063219056; Occurrence Remarks: Found during a survey for the Virginia Herpetological Society with a Collecting Permit from VaDGIF.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2242977717; Occurrence Remarks: 1 adult and 1 juvenile found near a high elevation stream.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5176421566; Occurrence Remarks: Top;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5167621268; Occurrence Remarks: Bottom;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2242977265; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals found.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2242977557; Occurrence Remarks: Lifers. Over 50 individuals found on a talus slope. Several dozen juveniles were found at the base of a rock outcrop, evidence that this was a nesting site shared by many females. Communal nesting has been theorized, but not actually documented for this species, until now.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5167772095; Occurrence Remarks: Bottom salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5168393142; Occurrence Remarks: Bottom;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5167775974; Occurrence Remarks: Top;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5167313093; Occurrence Remarks: Centralmost salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5168107469; Occurrence Remarks: Lowermost salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2429528529; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer. Perhaps my favorite Dusky... As it is so easy to ID!!!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2597698490; Occurrence Remarks: Im posting a separate observation for each individual.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2873849764; Occurrence Remarks: Within the Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3113598657; Occurrence Remarks: The smaller, bottom one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3912136348; Occurrence Remarks: In the middle;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 3343741454; Occurrence Remarks: On the left;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3302373497; Occurrence Remarks: On wet rock face.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3118458470; Occurrence Remarks: For the top one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3912196392; Occurrence Remarks: On the left;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 3912030395; Occurrence Remarks: On the right;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Flipped under a log. Fairly small. Might be D. organi looking back on it. At about 3k feet in a mesic cove forest.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.686845, -81.538863: : 8/29/2025: Tim Miller: 29 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Smyth, Virginia: 36.797273, -81.575887: : 6/19/2025: Ryan Zucker: 19 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2597694492; Occurrence Remarks: Several dozen juveniles found at the base of a rock outcrop, evidence that this was a nesting site shared by many females. Communal nesting has been theorized, but not actually documented for this species, until now.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3302177396; Occurrence Remarks: On wet rock face.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.