California giant salamander
dicamptodon ensatus latin

The California giant salamander does not occur in the East Bay, forming a gap between these two populations.

Some California giant salamander larva continue to grow into an adult and become sexually mature without losing their external gills.

Like all salamanders, the California giant salamander has four toes on the front feet and five toes on the back feet.

The California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is a species of salamanders.

The California giant salamander's tail is approximately 40% of the total length of the salamander and is laterally compressed.

The California giant salamander breeds from March to May, with egg-laying peaking in May.

The California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is a species of salamander in the Dicamptodontidae family.

Among amphibians the California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is found here, which point marks the southern extent of its range.

Most salamanders are considered voiceless but the California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) has vocal cords and can produce a rattling or barking sound.

California giant salamanders are preyed upon by the American Water Shrew (Sorex palustris) and the Western Aquatic Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchi).

The California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is a species of salamanders.

The California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is a species of salamander in the Dicamptodontidae family.

Among amphibians the California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is found here, which point marks the southern extent of its range.

Most salamanders are considered voiceless but the California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) has vocal cords and can produce a rattling or barking sound.