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Plethodon elongatus
del Norte Salamander
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Photographer: William Flaxington
ID: 0000 0000 0202 0142 (2002-02-10)Copyright © 2006 William Flaxington
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date of photo Jan 17, 2002
latitude 41.77618 longitude -124.10740 max error distance 6321 meters
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horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984 georeferencing source GeoLocatelocation
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (Del Norte County, California, US)family
Plethodontidae
order
Caudata
class Amphibia
habitat Redwood Forestnotes Four discovered under bark and stones along creek-bed. Later when investigating nearby forest beside Howland Hill (dirt) Road, five found. These were chiefly located beneath logs that appeared to provide the greatest moisture (large, well-shaded logs).Small specimen possessed tan dorsal stripe that extends entire length of tail. Larger specimens were dark brown to black, and largest specimen showed discolored, gray blotching on neck and back reminiscent of birthmark. Toes small and slightly webbed. Small individual examined possessed 18 costal grooves and 6 costal folds, and measured: SVL 44 mm (1¼ in.), TL 64 mm (2½ in.). Larger specimen with 17 costal grooves and 5 costal folds, measured: SVL 56 mm (2¼ in.), TL 112 mm (4½ in.).photo category: Animal - Amphibian
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del Norte Salamander (AW )
del Norte Salamander (photographer)
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