Santa Cruz Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus niger)
Created: February 29th, 2012 - 10:00 PM
Last Modified: February 29th, 2012 - 10:00 PM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 102019
Last Modified: February 29th, 2012 - 10:00 PM Entered by: Jonathan Hakim
Record 102019
Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Santa Clara County |
Time: 2012-02-23 14:28:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Juvenile |
Sex: -- |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: Wooded creek |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 671.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
Notes
This tiny juvenile was found about 10' from the creek. Two juveniles of similar size were found very close by under rocks on the edge of the creek. Giant salamanders, california newts, and slender salamanders were also found in the general area.