The Santa Lucia Mountains Slender Salamander is a small, elongated salamander with a smooth, glossy skin and a distinct coloration that varies from brown to gray. It is endemic to a specific region in California.
Habitat
Moist forest floors and leaf litter in mountainous areas.
Diet
Small invertebrates, such as worms and insects.
How common
Very rare
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