Southern Torrent Salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus)
Created: September 6th, 2009 - 12:15 AM
Last Modified: June 1st, 2013 - 03:29 PM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 29321
Last Modified: June 1st, 2013 - 03:29 PM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 29321
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Humboldt County |
Time: 2001-03-29 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Varying |
Sex: Female |
Method: Rock flipping |
Habitat: Mixed Evergreen Forest |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Elevation: 40.00ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Mature adult located beneath small stone at base of waterfall. Another was situated beneath stone in mud, at base of cliff. At waterfall base, larvae were common and found beneath stones and in exposed water between. Two identically large, chunky, adult females lacking (obvious) vent lobes examined. Olive and blotchy above; below yellowish with profusion of dark blotching. Both measured: SVL 57 mm (2¼ in.), TL 83 mm (3¼ in.). In addition, half dozen larvae recognized.
Entered by Jonathan Hakim & Will Flaxington
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