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Arboreal Salamander
Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) - San Francisco Bay Area, California
I took a quick trip out West over the weekend and while the primary goal was not herping I managed to turn up 3 new genera for myself in 3 days! This was the final one of them, a large arboreal salamander found in the hills! As the common name suggests this species is an adept climber and is often found up in trees, they have flattened toe pads similar in appearance to those of a tree frog. An unusual feature these salamander have is an impressive set of teeth which combined with a large jaw muscles and an ossified skull make this one of the few salamanders which can deliver a painful bite.
Arboreal Salamander
Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) - San Francisco Bay Area, California
I took a quick trip out West over the weekend and while the primary goal was not herping I managed to turn up 3 new genera for myself in 3 days! This was the final one of them, a large arboreal salamander found in the hills! As the common name suggests this species is an adept climber and is often found up in trees, they have flattened toe pads similar in appearance to those of a tree frog. An unusual feature these salamander have is an impressive set of teeth which combined with a large jaw muscles and an ossified skull make this one of the few salamanders which can deliver a painful bite.