Salamanders
Del Norte Salamander
Plethodon elongatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Del Norte Salamander peaks from November to April.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states
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Salamanders
Del Norte Salamander
Plethodon elongatus
Description
The Del Norte salamander (Plethodon elongatus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States in southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. Adults are 6–7.5 cm (2.4–3.0 in) from snout to vent, and 11–15 cm (4.3–5.9 in) in total length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species occurs in areas of moist talus and rocky substrates in redwood or Douglas fir forests. The Del Norte salamander is locally abundant in suitable habitat.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Clutch size is three to 11 eggs (mean eight). No free-living larval stage exists, and juveniles hatch completely metamorphosed, measuring about 18 mm (0.71 in) in snout–vent length.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Del Norte Salamander
When is the Del Norte Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Del Norte Salamander peaks from November to April.
Where does the Del Norte Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including California and Oregon.