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Gregarious Slender Salamander

Batrachoseps gregarius

Across the regions where it's common, the Gregarious Slender Salamander peaks from January to April.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state

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Salamanders

Gregarious Slender Salamander

Batrachoseps gregarius

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The gregarious slender salamander (Batrachoseps gregarius) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. The gregarious slender salamander is a small, slender species with a narrow head, short limbs, small hands and feet and a long tail that tapers near the tip.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The gregarious slender salamander is endemic to the western slopes of the southern and central Sierra Nevada in California, United States. It occurs at altitudes of up to 1,800 m (6,000 ft) but in the southern parts of its range seldom occurs above 900 m (3,000 ft).Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

The female deposits a clutch of eggs in a well-hidden location, under bark, under a fallen log or a rock, or in leaf-litter in a moist place, often near a seep or stream. Usually, the eggs are laid in communal nests.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

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States

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California

About the Gregarious Slender Salamander

When is the Gregarious Slender Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Gregarious Slender Salamander peaks from January to April.

Where does the Gregarious Slender Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including California.