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Columbia Torrent Salamander

Rhyacotriton kezeri

Across the regions where it's common, the Columbia Torrent Salamander peaks from October to May.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state

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Salamanders

Columbia Torrent Salamander

Rhyacotriton kezeri

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 Columbia torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton kezeri) is a species of salamander in the family Rhyacotritonidae, endemic to the Pacific Northwest in the United States.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

It is found in the coastal areas of Washington to northwestern Oregon. It is a small salamander (up to 10 cm total length) that lives in clear, cold, mountain streams.Wikipedia ↗
Matt D'Agrosa · CC BY 4.0

When and where it's active

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

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

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Pacific Northwest Coast

States

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Oregon

About the Columbia Torrent Salamander

When is the Columbia Torrent Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Columbia Torrent Salamander peaks from October to May.

Where does the Columbia Torrent Salamander live?

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