Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2431643
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtziiAlso known as Ensatina Salamander
Ensatinas are lungless woodland salamanders with a noticeably constricted tail base and highly variable color across their range. They breathe through moist skin and shelter beneath logs, bark, and stones in forests and chaparral.
lungless salamanderwoodland amphibianring species complex
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- springtails
- mites
- small spiders
Predators
- snakes
- shrews
- ground beetles
ThreatsForest drying, severe fire, logging, habitat fragmentation, disease, and prolonged drought
HabitatsConifer forest, oak woodland, chaparral, shaded ravines, and moist ground cover
Life spanLikely several years, with many individuals maturing slowly in cool habitats
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPlethodontidae
- SpeciesEnsatina eschscholtzii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not handle; skin oils and drying can injure this moisture-dependent salamander.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Note the narrow waist where the tail joins the body.
- Observe: Replace any lifted cover object gently in its original position.
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