The Southern Torrent Salamander inhabits cold, fast-moving streams in old-growth forests along the California and Oregon coast. Like other torrent salamanders, it is extremely sensitive to water temperature and logging impacts.
Habitat
Cold, splash-zone streams in old-growth coastal forest
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Southern Torrent Salamander
The best time to see a Southern Torrent Salamander is January–May, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 966 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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