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Mount Lyell Salamander (Hydromantes platycephalus)

Created: November 25th, 2018 - 08:00 PM
Last Modified: October 15th, 2019 - 11:25 AM
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Record 312523
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Mariposa County
Time:
2018-05-27 14:00:00
Qty:
2
Age:
Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Wet rock cave with lots of cover objects.
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
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Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Few clouds
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
4892.00ft
Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

They retreated quickly into the crack so I was unable to get a photo. Visually identified by compression of head, difference in eyes, and general body shape relative to arboreal salamanders. Picture shows habitat.

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