Clouded Salamander

At a glance

Clouded Salamander (Aneides ferreus) is an IUCN Near Threatened amphibian with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.

Confirmed by 814 research-grade iNaturalist observations across the species' range.

Notable details

• A lungless salamander that breathes entirely through its moist skin and mouth lining.
• Unlike most salamanders, it regularly climbs trees and hides under the bark of standing conifers.
• Adults typically reach about 5–6 inches in total length.
• Found in old-growth Douglas-fir forests of Oregon, Washington, and coastal northern California.
• Enlarged, squared-off toe tips help it grip bark and vertical surfaces while climbing.

Where Clouded Salamander are seen

• Oregon774 iNat obs
• California40 iNat obs

Background

The clouded salamander (Aneides ferreus) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is temperate forests and it is probable that many nest in trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Clouded Salamander article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.

Other amphibians on CatchRules

• Cane ToadRhinella marina
• Black SalamanderAneides flavipunctatus