Adult: Species description based on Savage (2002). A large salamander with a long blunt snout. Maximum adult total length is 255 mm. The tail is rather long. Dorsal: The dorsal surface is grey-black. Some white markings may be scattered on the head and extremities. A thin silvery line is sometimes present along the side of the body. Ventral: The ventral surfaces are also grey-black. Number_of_costal_grooves: This species has 19-20 costal grooves. Eye: The eyes are small. Extremities: The arms and legs are moderately long and rather robust.
Habitat: Lowland and premontane forest to 600 m. Type locality: Topaz mine, 90 miles NW. of Bluefields, and 50 miles back in direct line from the coast; elevation 400 feet (Nicaragua)