Northwestern Salamander

Northwestern Salamander
Sighting:
Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino County, California ...

Northwestern Salamander, Ambystoma gracile
Northwestern Salamanders are dark brown, gray, or black above and a lighter brown below. Like many other Mole Salamanders (Ambystomatidae) they can be fairly large, reaching maximum sizes of up to 8.5 inches.

Northwestern Salamander Ambystoma gracile
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See also: Salamander, Black Salamander, Slender Salamander, California Slender Salamander, Giant Salamander