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Salamanders
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
Across the regions where it's common, the Ensatina peaks from November to March.
Shows up in 8 ecoregions and 3 states
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Salamanders
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
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Description
The ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii) is a species complex of plethodontid (lungless) salamanders found in coniferous forests, oak woodland and chaparral from British Columbia, through Washington, Oregon, across California (where all seven subspecies variations are located), all the way down to Baja California in Mexico. The subspecies Ensatina e. eschscholtzii, the Monterey ensatina, can be found in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties and into the California coastal mountains.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
They are generally thought to be found in high elevations, from 520 to 2400m, in conifer forests and oak woodlands.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
PeakShoulderQuiet
Ecoregions
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Pacific Northwest CoastCalifornia Coast Ranges and FoothillsWillamette ValleySierra NevadaKlamath MountainsCascadesSouthern California MountainsSouthern California CoastStates
About the Ensatina
When is the Ensatina most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ensatina peaks from November to March.
Where does the Ensatina live?
It has enough records to show in 8 ecoregions and 3 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington.