Wandering Salamander
Aneides vagrans
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,180
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The wandering salamander (Aneides vagrans) is species of climbing salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It has a disjunct distribution, with one population in northern California and another on Vancouver Island. It is unclear whether this distribution is natural or the result of unintentional human introductions. While it can be found terrestrially, the species is known for its habitation of the forest canopy, particularly in the crowns of coast redwood trees. When disturbed, individuals of this species may leap from trees, gliding and controlling their descent in the air with various physical adaptations.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Wandering salamander”.