Salamanders
Southern Torrent Salamander
Rhyacotriton variegatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Torrent Salamander peaks from October to April.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 2 states
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Salamanders
Southern Torrent Salamander
Rhyacotriton variegatus
Description
The southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus) is a member of the salamander family Rhyacotritonidae. The species in the genus Rhyacotriton are all similar in morphology but have high genetic diversity.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The genus Rhyacotriton is found in the Pacific Northwest, extending from Northern California to the Olympic Peninsula. R. variegatus is endemic to the southernmost part of the range, extending from California to Oregon.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Reproduction occurs in the water, where the fertilized eggs are laid and abandoned. Mating occurs after an extended courtship and is followed by a long egg-laying process.Wikipedia ↗
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
About the Southern Torrent Salamander
When is the Southern Torrent Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Torrent Salamander peaks from October to April.
Where does the Southern Torrent Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 2 states, including California and Oregon.