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Cascade Torrent Salamander

Rhyacotriton cascadae

Across the regions where it's common, the Cascade Torrent Salamander peaks from November to April.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states

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Salamanders

Cascade Torrent Salamander

Rhyacotriton cascadae

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Description

The Cascade torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton cascadae) is a species of salamander in the family Rhyacotritonidae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

Their color ranges from tan to brown to black, and they usually exhibit yellowish underbellies and spotted sides. They are endemic to the Pacific Northwest in the United States, where they are found from Skamania County in Washington south to Lane County in Oregon on the west slope of the Cascade Mountains.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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Ecoregions

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States

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About the Cascade Torrent Salamander

When is the Cascade Torrent Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Cascade Torrent Salamander peaks from November to April.

Where does the Cascade Torrent Salamander live?

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