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Salamanders

Clouded Salamander

Aneides ferreus

Across the regions where it's common, the Clouded Salamander peaks from September to December.

Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 1 state

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Salamanders

Clouded Salamander

Aneides ferreus

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The clouded salamander (Aneides ferreus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The clouded salamander can grow to about 5 inches (130 mm) total length.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The clouded salamander is found in the Cascadian bioregion of North America at heights up to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). Its range extends from the Columbia River southwards through the Cascade Mountains, along the Oregon coast to the northern tip of California in Del Norte County.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Little is known of the courtship of clouded salamanders but it is possible that mating is aseasonal.Animal Diversity Web ↗
Matt D'Agrosa · CC BY 4.0

When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Pacific Northwest CoastWillamette ValleyCascades

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Oregon

About the Clouded Salamander

When is the Clouded Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Clouded Salamander peaks from September to December.

Where does the Clouded Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 1 states, including Oregon.