Dicamptodon ensatus (Eschscholtz, 1833)
California Giant Salamander | family: Dicamptodontidae genus: Dicamptodon |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
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United States |
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Date Recorded |
2012-02-11 |
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This huge adult CA Giant Salamander was observed walking on a dirt trail at 1 PM in Santa Cruz County. You can just barely see the salamander opening its mouth as it produces this first roar. Then we can hear the salamander making some more raspy rattling sounds as it stands in a defensive posture. This video was originally submitted to CaliforniaHerps.com and used with permission of Gary Nafis and the photographer (who wishes to remain anonymous). |
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Gary Nafis |
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Copyright | Gary Nafis | ||
Date Entered | 2012-02-14 |
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Mill Valley |
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Marin |
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California |
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United States |
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This was a large specimen (exact measurements were not taken) found near Cascade Falls, Mill Valley in Marin County California. Audio file is extracted from a video file. The salamander barked and squeaked when I attempted to capture it and also let me know its displeasure by oozing some toxins from its tail. |
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Heidi Rockney |
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Copyright | Heidi Rockney | ||
Date Entered | 2018-01-17 |
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