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Klamath Black Salamander
Aneides klamathensis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusAneides (Climbing Salamanders)
- SpeciesAneides klamathensis (Klamath Black Salamander)
About the Klamath Black Salamander
The Klamath black salamander (Aneides klamathensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the western United States. Previously, it was considered a population of the speckled black salamander (A. flavipunctatus). However, a 2019 study found A. flavipunctatus to represent a species complex and split multiple species off it, including the Klamath population, which was described as Aneides klamathensis.
This species inhabits the Klamath Mountains in northern California and southern Oregon. It ranges from southeast-central Humboldt and Trinity counties in California north to southern Josephine and Jackson counties in Oregon.
This species has a solid black base coloration overlaid by greenish-gray frosting that extends down the trunk. Its limbs are heavily spotted with white to cream-colored spots, but this are largely scattered on other dorsal surfaces. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Klamath Black Salamander in Redwood National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Klamath Black Salamander in Redwood National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Klamath Black Salamander sighting in Redwood National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Klamath Black Salamander in Redwood National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Klamath Black Salamander in Redwood National Park in our monthly data.