The Clouded Salamander is an arboreal lungless salamander that climbs Douglas fir and redwood trees in old-growth forests. Expanded toe pads help it grip bark. It nests under bark slabs high on dead snags.
Habitat
Old-growth coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest and northern California
Diet
Insects, mites, and other small invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Clouded Salamander
The best time to see a Clouded Salamander is April–October, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 864 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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