The Black Salamander is a dark, robust climbing salamander with small white specks. It has expanded toe tips and a somewhat prehensile tail. Found in coastal California and Oregon in rocky woodland habitats.
Habitat
Moist rocky areas in coastal forests and oak woodland
Diet
Beetles, ants, and other invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Black Salamander
The best time to see a Black Salamander is January–April, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,515 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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