Salamanders

Wandering Salamander

Aneides vagrans

Across the regions where it's common, the Wandering Salamander peaks from September to April.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state

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Salamanders

Wandering Salamander

Aneides vagrans

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 wandering salamander (Aneides vagrans) is species of climbing salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The wandering salamander is a long, slender salamander that grows to a snout-vent length of approximately 80 millimetres (3.1 in) and a total length of 130 millimetres (5.1 in).Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

In California, the wandering salamander's range extends from northern Siskiyou and Del Norte Counties, south along the coast through northwestern Sonoma County. The species is widespread in low elevation forests across Vancouver Island and its surrounding islands.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Breeding takes place in spring and early summer, during which the female lays a clutch of 6-9 eggs in a concealed location. The eggs of wandering salamanders hatch directly into adult form, with no aquatic larval stage.Wikipedia ↗