Black Salamander

Aneides flavipunctatus

The Black Salamander is a dark, robust climbing salamander with small white specks. It has expanded toe tips and a somewhat prehensile tail. Found in coastal California and Oregon in rocky woodland habitats.

Habitat

Moist rocky areas in coastal forests and oak woodland

Diet

Beetles, ants, and other invertebrates

How common

Uncommon

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