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California Slender Salamander

Batrachoseps attenuatus

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus)

The California Slender Salamander is an extremely elongated, worm-like salamander with tiny limbs. It coils and wiggles when disturbed. One of the most abundant salamanders in California, found under nearly any moist cover.

Habitat
Oak woodlands, redwood forests, and suburban gardens
Diet
Springtails, mites, and small insects
How common
Common

Best time to see a California Slender Salamander

The best time to see a California Slender Salamander is January–April, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 28,910 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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