Sequoia Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps kawia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusBatrachoseps (Slender Salamanders)
- SpeciesBatrachoseps kawia (Sequoia Slender Salamander)
About the Sequoia Slender Salamander
The sequoia slender salamander (Batrachoseps kawia) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to California, in Tulare County in the western United States. This salamander is endemic the watershed of the Kaweah River at elevations from 500 metres (1,600 ft) up to 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) in the Sierra Nevada.
The sequoia slender salamander's natural habitat is in riparian woodlands and temperate coniferous forests in the western Sierra. Giant sequoia – Sequoiadendron giganteum IUCN: all species searchpage Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sequoia Slender Salamander in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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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 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sequoia Slender Salamander in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sequoia Slender Salamander sighting in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sequoia Slender Salamander in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks?
December has the highest sighting rate for Sequoia Slender Salamander in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in our monthly data.