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California giant salamander

A species of Pacific giant salamanders
Scientific name : Dicamptodon ensatus Genus : Pacific giant salamanders

California giant salamander, A species of Pacific giant salamanders
Scientific name: Dicamptodon ensatus
Genus: Pacific giant salamanders
California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) Photo By wendy_h , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is an endemic California salamander found in freshwater lakes, marshes, and rivers. Some california giant salamander adults retain their external gills into adulthood. This species is hunted by shrews and snakes in the wild.

General Info

Lifespan

10-20 years

Diet

California giant salamander primarily feeds on small invertebrates, flourishing in riparian zones abundant in aquatic insects. Its diet also includes terrestrial arthropods, amphibians, and slugs, demonstrating a non-specialized feeding approach.

Appearance

California giant salamander is a large salamander, reaching up to 13 inches long with a robust body and a broad head. Its skin is smooth and slippery, ranging from brown to dark green, often with lighter speckles. This species has long, muscular limbs for land and aquatic mobility. Juveniles possess external gills, which they lose upon reaching adulthood. No significant differences in appearance occur between genders or due to aging.

Behavior

California giant salamander is a solitary, nocturnal species, typically engaging in foraging activities at night. Unusually, adults are often both terrestrial and aquatic, depending on their environment. This species hides under rocks and logs, adapting to their habitat for survival. The reproduction behavior includes the male guarding eggs in moist environments till they hatch.

Population

Decreasing
California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) California giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) Photo By wendy_h , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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