Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus)
Created: August 24th, 2009 - 01:35 PM
Last Modified: March 19th, 2013 - 04:01 AM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 28775
Last Modified: March 19th, 2013 - 04:01 AM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 28775
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Shasta County |
Time: 2001-04-02 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: Montane Fir Forest |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: 1100.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Discovered beneath stone on bank of flowing creek and, when uncovered, this quick moving salamander attempted to drop into hole leading to flowing water below. The salamander measured SVL 56 mm (2¼ in.). Part of the Shasta lineage that is being recognized as a separate species, Aneides iëcanus.
Entered by Jonathan Hakim.
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