Larch Mountain Salamander

Range

Small patches of range stretching from central Washington to north central Oregon.

Habitats

Found in rocky areas of humid mixed forest habitats, such as talus and gravel slopes.

Identification

This salamander reaches 3.5-5.5 cm in snout to vent length. It has a defined neck, long slender legs, and 15 costal grooves. It typically has a dorsal stripe that extends to the tail tip, and a salmon to reddish ventrum with black speckles. Its background coloration is grey-brown with light speckling. The outer toe on each hind foot is greatly reduced in size.

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