INATURALIST Observations 249644606

INATURALIST Observations 299689807
Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 358715414
Occurrence Remarks: Wild to see one eating a banana slug; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.899327, -122.131555: : 4/21/2026: starlingfish: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.901397, -122.074499: : 4/8/2025: egarfield: 8 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.903948, -122.01521: : 4/21/2026: starlingfish: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.935944, -122.15572: : 1/2/2024: Analisa Shields-Estrada: 2 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.926971, -122.154192: : 1/30/2024: Jonathan Hakim: 30 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.9134, -122.0989: : 4/19/2026: danducky: 19 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.914926, -122.186519: : 4/21/2026: starlingfish: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: missing/underdeveloped (or something) front right leg, looked super emaciated and could see what looked to be bone on the upper jaw. crooked/bony tail. still moving and alive though!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.921933, -122.055627: : 2/11/2026: herbiebond: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.93065, -122.036757: : 4/22/2026: danducky: 22 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.934865, -122.082733: : 5/10/2026: starlingfish: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Unknown, California: 36.912078, -122.165048: : 5/10/2026: danducky: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.920132, -122.065858: : 4/26/2026: nyguy: 26 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.93844, -122.09216: : 4/8/2026: reagan peschke: 8 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.925548, -122.054779: : 5/16/2026: danducky: 16 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.919931, -122.083715: : 12/26/2025: Jonah Benningfield: 26 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.929328, -122.093252: : 1/10/2026: tavimaes: 10 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.940063, -122.155455: : 4/21/2026: danducky: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: looked very bony and was missing a leg, any idea whats up with it? definitely alive!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.950308, -122.168506: : 11/5/2025: ookeybookey: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.980267, -122.072336: : 3/13/2026: cephalopodz: 13 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.976691, -122.084961: : 4/19/2026: danducky: 19 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 34.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.976792, -122.085117: : 4/19/2026: starlingfish: 19 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.980847, -122.072342: : 4/26/2026: nyguy: 26 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 37.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Slimy texture, usually found in moist/wet areas.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.980846, -122.072299: : 5/25/2026: hayleyrose22: 25 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 316.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.953452, -122.027594: : 3/13/2026: cephalopodz: 13 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.942009, -122.097171: : 5/10/2026: danducky: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.976859, -122.020434: : 5/10/2026: danducky: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.951499, -122.12792: : 2/6/2026: nyguy: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.945861, -122.016814: : 2/17/2025: alexajones1: 17 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.946531, -122.175582: : 3/20/2025: wuangie: 20 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.945661, -122.03756: : 3/22/2025: Phoebe Barnes: 22 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 3415872673;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 3747279490;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.952377, -122.061305: : 3/31/2026: ookeybookey: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 1899810004; Occurrence Remarks: Adult under a log streamside;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 4436252298; Occurrence Remarks: Spots are also very dark but somewhat visible, i think based on other giant salamander near by it is also one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 4506477465;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.969478, -122.022723: : 4/25/2026: Tim Miller: 25 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 2563581217; Occurrence Remarks: larvae netted from the cave gulch;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.975462, -122.078839: : 4/7/2026: danica_kaaay: 7 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.948268, -122.04574: : 10/22/2023: mplizard: 22 Oct 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.961795, -122.062603: : 7/20/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 20 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.000541, -122.071225: : 11/20/2025: Adam Aslam: 20 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: huge neotenic individual with bright blue eyes > 6ΓÇ¥ long; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 96.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.993795, -122.070638: : 7/12/2026: Avery Cunningham: 12 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 66.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: sadly didnt look to be alive

Santa Cruz, California: 37.00968, -121.807221: : 4/18/2026: sashacahill: 18 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.016558, -122.155391: : 4/12/2026: Ashley Rodriguez: 12 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.997262, -122.068917: : 2/6/2026: cephalopodz: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.993725, -122.070876: : 4/5/2026: august2323: 5 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 39.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.994276, -122.070278: : 4/5/2026: august2323: 5 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 39.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.993297, -122.071136: : 5/9/2026: august2323: 9 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.992733, -122.07083: : 5/14/2026: august2323: 14 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.993929, -122.070689: : 5/4/2026: jbub: 4 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 39.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.993828, -122.070767: : 5/4/2026: jbub: 4 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 54.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.994864, -122.179263: : 5/10/2026: starlingfish: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.990968, -122.072785: : 4/12/2026: Stephanie Lu: 12 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 520.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.009605, -122.187782: : 11/20/2025: joeycusenza: 20 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3456830635; Occurrence Remarks: Cruised, moved off road. Seemed very unhealthy, incredibly skinny with a crook in its back.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1880537792; Occurrence Remarks: Maybe 7-8 cm SVL?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.017726, -121.61814: : 8/2/2023: Katrina Mccollough: 2 Aug 2023 :

GBIFID: 2252037629; Occurrence Remarks: It was one of several found in the creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62577.00000.

GBIFID: 1806364611; Occurrence Remarks: One of two adults found today in uplands above Cave Gulch; coordinates obscured;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.016018, -122.101721: : 9/2/2025: Dean Lyons: 2 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.981645, -122.072383: : 7/19/2026: danducky: 19 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 108.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.093035, -122.295627: : 5/27/2024: toyon: 27 May 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.022696, -122.045534: : 4/16/2026: Parsa Fard: 16 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.053543, -122.114532: : 11/8/2025: Erik Atwell: 8 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.07742, -121.92216: : 11/11/2025: edwardrooks: 11 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.070456, -122.050437: : 11/6/2025: calfirecap: 6 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.045514, -122.052592: : 11/6/2025: calfirecap: 6 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.082514, -121.609478: : 5/20/2026: servatis16: 20 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.047661, -121.894038: : 5/25/2026: abbykl1: 25 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.046968, -122.082458: : 2/16/2026: csknz: 16 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.038741, -122.189915: : 2/28/2026: herbiebond: 28 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.078932, -121.687403: : 2/12/2026: Parsa Fard: 12 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.018851, -121.976876: : 2/15/2026: James Maughn: 15 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.045193, -122.141851: : 5/1/2026: hotel_calochortus: 1 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.082086, -121.772931: : 10/4/2025: servatis16: 4 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.03665, -121.768831: : 5/31/2025: mscolaro: 31 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Aquatic phase. Exactly the color of the creek bottom.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.076082, -122.366451: : 2/24/2025: nixonizrad: 24 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.051933, -122.09117: : 6/21/2026: David Greenberg, PhD: 21 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 357.00000.

GBIFID: 1042822893; Occurrence Remarks: Larva;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4138227037; Occurrence Remarks: Large (10 inch) salamander in the redwood forest of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Scotts Valley, CA . There are two species of Giant Salamanders in California. They both look alike, so use the location to help identify the species. The Coastal Giant Salamander is found north of the Mendocino County line, the California Giant Salamander is south. Giant Salamanders lay eggs in water that hatch into gilled larvae which live at the edge of streams until they lose their gills and move onto land. Aquatic neotenic adults are not uncommon. Adults are occasionally found walking near streams in daylight. California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus) is endemic to California. https://californiaherps.com/salamanders/pages/d.ensatus.html California Giant Salamander natural habitats are damp, temperate forests, and clear, cold, freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes. Adult salamander can reach 17â€“30.5 cm (6.7â€“12 inches) in total length (including tail). Like most salamanders, the California giant salamander has four toes on the front feet and five toes on the back feet. The California giant salamanders tail is approximately 40% of the total length of the salamander and is laterally compressed. The head, back, and sides of the salamander have a marbled or reticulate pattern of dark blotches on a light brown or brassy-colored background. They have a broad head with a shovel-like snout and a fold of skin across the throat called the gular fold. The eyes are medium in size and have a brass-flecked iris and a large black pupil. This species is one of the few salamanders capable of vocalizing. Terrestrial adults search for prey such as snails, slugs, insects (such as beetles, caddisfly larvae, moths, and flies), other invertebrates, small mice (such as white-footed mice), shrews, possibly reptiles, and other amphibians under surface objects and in tunnels, whereas aquatic adults and larvae eat aquatic invertebrates, fish, snakes, and other amphibians. Conservation Status: vulnerable (N3) in United States (NatureServe). https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/26823-Dicamptodon-ensatus Identifying Salamanders Found in California - an Expanded Photo Index: https://californiaherps.com/salamanders/salamandersid.html HerpMapper https://www.herpmapper.org/taxon/Dicamptodon_ensatus Irenes Salamanders (Caudata Order) on INaturalist, worldwide: Native and non-native Salamanders in California: https://californiaherps.com/salamanders/salamanders.html Amphibians: Amphibiaweb: https://amphibiaweb.org/site.html Amphibians and Reptiles of California: https://californiaherps.com Irenes (aparrot1) Profile Page on INaturalist listing Nature Resources (includes online references with links) for Plants, Birds, Fungi, Lepidoptera, Arachnids, Reptiles, Amphibians, Marine Life, Plant Galls, and more: https://www.inaturalist.org/people/3188668;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4908444411; Occurrence Remarks: Larval stage of the California Giant Salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4954419586; Occurrence Remarks: Large, about 20cm long, brown with dark spots;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1229611088; Occurrence Remarks: The first Dicamp Ive seen on the crawl during the day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 5036825409; Occurrence Remarks: Biiiig salamander, estimated 8in long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2252038060; Occurrence Remarks: Mt. Madonna County Park. It was one of several found in the creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62577.00000.

GBIFID: 5088052903; Occurrence Remarks: CRAZY AWESOME FIND! Have been looking for one for so long and finally got the chance to see one!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 5134148396; Occurrence Remarks: The medallion is about 40mm in diameter. Same individual observed in https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/267110631;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 5154810408; Occurrence Remarks: California giant salamander was crossing the paved road when first observed. Photos taken after it had reached the dirt/gravel roadside.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 5177252265; Occurrence Remarks: Santa Cruz Mountains >=12;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2447928065; Occurrence Remarks: Found 4 larvae in this area;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2456589559; Occurrence Remarks: ? It was almost a foot long, but looked hungry. See the quarter for scale. Moving towards a stream gully on one of the first overcast days this fall.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2574091126; Occurrence Remarks: On group citizen science project.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2596260421; Occurrence Remarks: We think this is a juvenile giant salamander. Found in a small spring.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2609117403; Occurrence Remarks: Four larvae found rather quickly.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1453180324; Occurrence Remarks: aquatic form, with gills;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2823080883; Occurrence Remarks: Found deep in an abandoned tunnel in the Santa Cruz Mountains;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3468837421; Occurrence Remarks: Larva in an artificial pool within a drainage, near Felton.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3014003936; Occurrence Remarks: Finally found one of these guys after years of looking. Not a truly giant one but a pretty good size. The phone in pic 3 is 5 3/4 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3014037222; Occurrence Remarks: Nighttime observation. This adult didnt look like it was doing well. Shedding skin and cloudy eyes. Stayed in the same spot for about an hour. Carbonera Creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3044815055; Occurrence Remarks: Corralitos Creek. A beautiful foot-long specimen. Larvae also recorded. Photo credit: fishery colleagues.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.046061, -121.897163: : 7/3/2026: Sienna Carrillo: 3 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.065069, -122.184246: : 9/2/2025: Dean Lyons: 2 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.091187, -121.638679: : 9/27/2025: joescience1: 27 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.144404, -122.156936: : 11/25/2025: Gabriel Fernandez: 25 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Eating a banana slug ≡ƒÑ▓; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.096938, -122.376743: : 11/30/2024: ericaharris123: 30 Nov 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.225562, -122.337984: : 11/11/2025: Josh Walker: 11 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.163933, -122.019109: : 11/5/2025: Ethan Ramsey: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.127593, -122.060293: : 11/5/2025: Ethan Ramsey: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.13166, -121.629434: : 11/9/2025: bknapphsu: 9 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.210448, -122.31767: : 11/10/2025: Bryan Hackett: 10 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.164365, -122.167914: : 5/25/2026: Vivien: 25 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.17781, -121.912075: : 6/8/2025: Sierra Keller: 8 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.174029, -122.366613: : 2/9/2026: nick_vine: 9 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.103226, -122.35756: : 2/10/2026: nick_vine: 10 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.173199, -122.01426: : 2/28/2026: herbiebond: 28 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.192172, -121.678188: : 2/11/2026: Parsa Fard: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.173041, -121.656996: : 2/11/2026: Parsa Fard: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.215517, -122.0611: : 2/25/2026: jesswallichs: 25 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile rough-skinned newts Bio20F; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.142914, -122.056779: : 3/27/2026: brock: 27 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found under dog water bowl outside ranger station of Portola State Park; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Location: Santa Cruz Aptos creek rd Date: 5/9/26 Proposed ID: California giant salamander Description: long and dark, has these dark spots on it.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.114782, -122.014498: : 10/1/2025: Daniel Sabo: 1 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: He was very vocal, making a ΓÇ£barkingΓÇ¥ sound.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.198962, -122.135872: : 7/20/2025: twinheathers: 20 Jul 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.111008, -122.057792: : 12/22/2025: herbiebond: 22 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.111448, -122.073596: : 12/22/2025: herbiebond: 22 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.104296, -122.105066: : 12/22/2025: herbiebond: 22 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: I was thinking newt, but maybe? In creek water.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.110805, -122.359936: : 6/3/2026: macrocystis: 3 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.151166, -122.381663: : 11/2/2024: Nathan Foster: 2 Nov 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1831098087; Occurrence Remarks: Larva;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1836606925; Occurrence Remarks: Edge of redwood and mixed evergreen forest in uplands above headwaters to Cave Gulch stream;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1836633075; Occurrence Remarks: Sitting in middle of road at 8:30pm. I moved it so it wouldnâ€™t get run over. It walked, though reluctantly. Stopped walking. I wondered if it was injured. See pic with slimy mass at side of mouth. Or perhaps itâ€™s working on a meal? When I prodded it to move, it made small noises.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3457185706; Occurrence Remarks: Cruised, moved off road;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3499652230; Occurrence Remarks: 1 of 2 seen;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3784753507; Occurrence Remarks: California giant salamander ensadus;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1291059606; Occurrence Remarks: About 7 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28432.00000.

GBIFID: 891100240; Occurrence Remarks: Opal Creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.165932, -122.213547: : 6/3/2018: Chloe and Trevor Van Loon: 3 Jun 2018 :

GBIFID: 1088931775; Occurrence Remarks: This giant salamander is in the nymph stage;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1099958038; Occurrence Remarks: Two adults about 16 cm and 12 cm in length.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 5133211019; Occurrence Remarks: Deceased;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3985755037; Occurrence Remarks: larval Giant Salamander with a strange bulge on its left side.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1883538229; Occurrence Remarks: Larval stage;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4006769073; Occurrence Remarks: Found dead, roadside.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4439037955; Occurrence Remarks: Found this little dude underneath a pile of moldy leaves near a creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1986600390; Occurrence Remarks: San Vicente watershed, Santa Cruz CA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4512264070; Occurrence Remarks: Adult and juvenile found under scrap metal in CZU fire complex burned area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4516338894; Occurrence Remarks: Fun.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4516543840; Occurrence Remarks: I think this was large for a larva, 4-5 inches long total. We saw another one about the same size that appeared to be actively hunting for invertebrates above the water surface. There seemed to be a hatch of winter stoneflies, so maybe it was going after those.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1993744086; Occurrence Remarks: spotted by @tomV;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 4607033040; Occurrence Remarks: Was carefully released;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 891135948; Occurrence Remarks: I am really curious about what this is. I dont have the exact coordinates because there was no cell reception, but it was at a river crossing on Sunset trail between the trailhead and the waterfalls. It shared the stream with several California Newts, but this one looked nothing like them. It was grey with gills and a shorter, more aquatic tail. There were about four that I saw living there.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12008.00000.

GBIFID: 891138448; Occurrence Remarks: Can someone ID this critter, please? I will try to update a more exact location soon.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3398657309; Occurrence Remarks: Larva.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3399086314; Occurrence Remarks: Small adult. Under rock with Calisoga species (large spider).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3079495584; Occurrence Remarks: Larva; about 3 in. in length;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2251942641; Occurrence Remarks: Found early morning, on pavement. Released at stream.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2252037944; Occurrence Remarks: Mt. Madonna County Park. It was one of several found in the creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62577.00000.

GBIFID: 5108156207; Occurrence Remarks: A rare sight to behold during a warm sunny day out in the open;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1253312964; Occurrence Remarks: Might have been the sighting-of-the-day by @dpom s husband Doug. Crazy, tiny aquatic form.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28432.00000.

GBIFID: 1253313231; Occurrence Remarks: Larval stage, found in the creek and photographed with underwater camera. About 1 inch long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28432.00000.

GBIFID: 1253313379; Occurrence Remarks: the first of FIVE giants on todays hike!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1253313657; Occurrence Remarks: dpoms huband doug spotted this aquatic CA giant salamander (!!) #5 of 5 spotted today in the creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 5140492707; Occurrence Remarks: Terrible photo, sorry.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 5154393163; Occurrence Remarks: Many seen here. Three individuals photographed: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806529 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806530 About 70 mm long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1265598677; Occurrence Remarks: This larvae was sitting in the Cave Gulch creek, meters before the water disappears into limestone karst. My apologies for the bigfootesque underwater photography.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2429617826; Occurrence Remarks: Under a rock in a seasonal stream;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2517977104; Occurrence Remarks: Thanks to @tiwane for sharing this and a couple of other amazing salamanders with me today!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2573843166; Occurrence Remarks: Found along side of trail in direct sunlight, almost unresponsive. Water was poured on it and it was placed in shady undergrowth, was gone after several hours.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1315062434; Occurrence Remarks: Larva. South Fork, Fall Creek, below lime kilns;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28432.00000.

GBIFID: 1453212404; Occurrence Remarks: QUESTION: Is it 1) really, really full of eggs or 2) digesting an enormous meal? About 10 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2802877084; Occurrence Remarks: Have the flat rudder like tail and gills. Found with California newts. This is larger than the newts with a darker cold brown color when in the light.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 899944107; Occurrence Remarks: A not-so-giant Giant. This fully transformed salamander measured only 2 1/2 SVL.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1453498492; Occurrence Remarks: Big one in tiny remnant manzanita patch in transitional redwood forest;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28432.00000.

GBIFID: 899946104; Occurrence Remarks: Transformed Adult and Larva.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.121832, -122.141768: : 10/5/2020: Matthew Ian McKim Louder: 5 Oct 2020 :

GBIFID: 2898252934; Occurrence Remarks: My hand is 7. 1/2 inches. That makes this salamander almost a foot long (the picture in my hand). The other picture has the hand of my 4 year old boy. It was walking beside the trail, not under a rock or stick.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1563439093; Occurrence Remarks: Larva;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2999070065; Occurrence Remarks: Larvae in Tanaka Creek, tributary to Zayante Creek. high in the Santa Cruz Mts.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2999125102; Occurrence Remarks: West Branch Soquel Creek, upstream of Tucker Road crossing.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 2999188139; Occurrence Remarks: San Lorenzo River/Waterman Gap, off of Hwy 9.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3013983922; Occurrence Remarks: This guy was about a foot away from my lifer Giant Salamander. This one was significantly smaller. The phone in pic 3 is 5 3/4 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3032165301; Occurrence Remarks: Newt or salamander???;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3328165578; Occurrence Remarks: Mt Madonna County Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.181911, -121.907874: : 8/3/2021: javiandthepinemarten: 3 Aug 2021 :
GBIFID: 3335259338; Occurrence Remarks: Sitting on trail not moving, on the maple falls trail maybe 15 vertically and 7 feet horizontally from creek bed;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3337389003; Occurrence Remarks: herp survey for D. ensatus;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1802701843; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped by Chad Lane;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3384017533; Occurrence Remarks: I think part of its tail was missing;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 1806365687; Occurrence Remarks: Greenish larva with external gills. Since all the other newts I saw in and around this stream were Taricha granulosa, Im assuming this newt is the same species. Reference: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

GBIFID: 3391722049; Occurrence Remarks: ~150 total length; neotenic??;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.187933, -122.011019: : 8/29/2025: James Maughn: 29 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.10891, -122.142729: : 9/2/2025: Dean Lyons: 2 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28447.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 37.189133, -122.142967: : 7/10/2026: Brett Bell: 10 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

GBIFID: 3456290064; Occurrence Remarks: I so rarely see them, how sad to see one dead. Not sure what happened, but it upset me to think that a hiker or biker may have run over their head (nothing else seemed squished).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1838385414; Occurrence Remarks: Found resting next to rock in large, fast-flowing stream. Larvae.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: 57 total observed; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: We saw this magnificent salamander about 100 feet uphill from the restrooms, up Purisima Creek Trail. It was beautifully mottled in dark brown and light brown.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Dead on the road in between rifle range and stables. Squashed by a car :(; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Interestingly, I found it in the middle of the Giant Salamander Trail :-); Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Discovered by @oceanf :-); Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.484337, -122.499226: : 10/27/2025: kpbgtng: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.391529, -122.182459: : 8/1/2025: Ocean Fleskes: 1 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.812403, -122.527462: : 11/22/2025: snelson182: 22 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Little one, about 7cm; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.806993, -122.426848: : 11/22/2025: snelson182: 22 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.355345, -122.338786: : 11/30/2025: Josh Walker: 30 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.807963, -122.445448: : 10/27/2025: wsd: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.575847, -122.229059: : 2/17/2024: Neal Kelso: 17 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.576533, -122.245444: : 2/17/2024: Neal Kelso: 17 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Marin, California: 37.819314, -122.539245: : 3/17/2024: Lora Roame: 17 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.84656, -122.631994: : 5/6/2024: Krissa Klein: 6 May 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.800619, -122.50786: : 6/19/2024: missjenbridge: 19 Jun 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.827986, -122.426568: : 8/21/2024: zkron2: 21 Aug 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.279327, -122.270733: : 12/19/2025: Monica Ventrice: 19 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.808687, -122.542363: : 3/11/2024: Brian Long: 11 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1065602862; Occurrence Remarks: Found under wood .;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: bad pic-- moving water; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Unknown, California: 37.847146, -122.734089: : 4/14/2026: Gregory Luckert: 14 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.261296, -121.881814: : 1/4/2026: Maria Lad: 4 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.30818, -122.212119: : 11/5/2025: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.361844, -122.395368: : 11/5/2025: Oonagh: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.405894, -122.365542: : 11/7/2025: Oonagh: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.432766, -122.287131: : 11/7/2025: Oonagh: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.534003, -122.285679: : 11/7/2025: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.394661, -122.284775: : 11/8/2025: kmforest: 8 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.581495, -122.240745: : 11/7/2025: Bridget Spencer: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.493266, -122.39123: : 10/27/2025: Ocean Fleskes: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.810323, -122.420369: : 3/22/2025: hmakiw21: 22 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.421389, -122.250598: : 10/30/2025: Bella Nishihira: 30 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 3743096052; Occurrence Remarks: Just finishing up a banana slug meal.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.812559, -122.426937: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.449265, -122.265089: : 10/30/2025: Aranza Aranda: 30 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.83932, -122.447612: : 2/26/2026: snelson182: 26 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.812722, -122.601489: : 4/9/2025: egoldbeckdimon: 9 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.256388, -122.210169: : 3/1/2026: jdmart: 1 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Marin, California: 37.835135, -122.580177: : 5/12/2026: ajsherman: 12 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.582874, -122.224561: : 11/25/2024: camp-dicamp: 25 Nov 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.378662, -122.084176: : 9/9/2025: SaltyOtter: 9 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.827473, -122.478251: : 4/27/2026: Karisma Wilson: 27 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Screenshot; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.24228, -122.203435: : 5/2/2026: noahjblock: 2 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Maybe Pacific giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus ) eating a banana slug (Ariolimax). It was on a hiking path in a redwood forest on the grounds of Filoli House in Woodside, CA. We saw no movement at all from the salamander, so it was not clear if it was dead or just pausing to digest its big meal.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.534396, -122.283399: : 5/10/2026: astroiguana: 10 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.806525, -122.420998: : 4/2/2026: firebirdc: 2 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Seen during a fabulous bioblitz with bioblitz.club; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.550404, -122.206921: : 5/26/2025: lotsaplants: 26 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.386006, -122.307952: : 9/13/2025: Karisma Wilson: 13 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.327725, -122.319521: : 9/18/2025: sarahorior: 18 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: This little friend was about 8 long. Not being from here I am open to suggestions for further classification of this salamander/newt.I have received a suggestion that it is a California Giant Salamander while someone else says it is a sienna newt.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.822404, -122.613094: : 3/16/2026: Ellie Hennessy: 16 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found on a rock in a creek bend.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Appears to be eating a baby possum. Did not move as we photographed it. Sitting directly on the trail.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.598285, -122.213731: : 10/5/2018: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 5 Oct 2018 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.592428, -122.332465: : 10/5/2018: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 5 Oct 2018 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: video: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.816217, -122.578946: : 10/4/2023: zihanwei: 4 Oct 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 7-8in long. On the trail.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.587272, -122.31122: : 10/26/2021: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 26 Oct 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.486085, -122.395573: : 1/31/2025: elissapelsje: 31 Jan 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.579237, -122.25403: : 1/28/2025: Anthony Ye: 28 Jan 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.577145, -122.246862: : 2/9/2025: Neal Kelso: 9 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.812756, -122.571615: : 2/12/2025: wildtabby: 12 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.592628, -122.363462: : 6/20/2025: rinwyrm: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.528875, -122.355177: : 6/20/2025: rinwyrm: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.541286, -122.32643: : 6/20/2025: rinwyrm: 20 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Marin, California: 37.834052, -122.597934: : 6/29/2025: Neal Kelso: 29 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.819401, -122.508266: : 6/30/2025: softscientist: 30 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.515727, -122.286355: : 6/28/2025: Connor OΓÇÖBrien: 28 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.388931, -122.251494: : 6/9/2026: dondiego650: 9 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 92.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.392047, -122.249113: : 6/9/2026: dondiego650: 9 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.264767, -122.297775: : 6/8/2026: bfeuss: 8 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.41661, -122.292782: : 10/27/2025: joergmlpts: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.468799, -122.288297: : 11/7/2025: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.252192, -122.220311: : 6/19/2026: Glenn Darling: 19 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.416303, -122.306977: : 6/9/2025: maxmer: 9 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Aquatic phase in a stream, 3-4 inches long.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.381912, -122.205926: : 12/2/2025: Julie S. Dang: 2 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.468676, -122.379559: : 10/27/2025: Sarah Wang: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 3415600559; Occurrence Remarks: This salamander was missing its front left leg. It was clearly healed and or the salamander was born without it.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1837067080; Occurrence Remarks: One of the stranger moments of the hike. Never seen one of these Giants sitting out in plain sight, on a steep road cut. I believe she might have been...dying? Wondered how long lived these were.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 3456087921; Occurrence Remarks: I think this poor salamander was stepped on or ridden over by a bicycle;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3499465642; Occurrence Remarks: ~4 SVL pine/bay forest;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3712405035; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile California Giant Salamander found near a creek in Sanborn County Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1052576587; Occurrence Remarks: Found an Aquatic Garter Snake trying to swallow a California Giant Salamander .;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1065603005; Occurrence Remarks: This guy seems to have a warty condition (or disease) that has been documented from this location and elsewhere in the Santa Cruz mountains.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28403.00000.

GBIFID: 3858801773; Occurrence Remarks: Found dead on a path at Burleigh Murray SP; looks like talon/teeth marks near the head;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.399764, -122.007323: : 2/7/2015: Advyth Ramachandran: 7 Feb 2015 :
GBIFID: 1065607018; Occurrence Remarks: I found 2 Dicamptodon ensatus; one in a wood pile under a log, and one under another small firewood pile.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3994280022; Occurrence Remarks: Incredibly sad to see that they had a hole torn in them. :-(;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4006619094; Occurrence Remarks: Very young, super little!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4009880747; Occurrence Remarks: Dead;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4063029730; Occurrence Remarks: Found under bark.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4162128689; Occurrence Remarks: In a bucket because the Trails Crew had to relocate them out of a hazardous hole the crew was filling for safety reasons. There were 6-8 in this one location.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1132418149; Occurrence Remarks: Approx 6 in length;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 4407425160; Occurrence Remarks: Relocation at restoration project;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4507687738; Occurrence Remarks: My guess is that it is a California giant salamander, but Iâ€™m unsure.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1990538948; Occurrence Remarks: Terrestrial D. ensatus found in what appears to be a second-growth or third-growth stand of pure redwood, adjacent to a small stream. Weather was mostly clear, with a high of about 65ÂºF, little to no wind, and 2 days after a sizable storm.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3079504534; Occurrence Remarks: Roadkill - watched the auto in front of me kill it. Entire Banana Slug exposed from its gut.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2028466721; Occurrence Remarks: Temperature about 60 degrees F and sunny;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2028468083; Occurrence Remarks: Sunny, humid, about 65F. Redwood forest. Found sitting in open adjacent to fallen bark and along a small stream/seep. Young. About 3.5 SVL;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2028469022; Occurrence Remarks: 6 inch long little giant salamander flipped on a 65 degree early afternoon under a redwood log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2236881638; Occurrence Remarks: found by @tomv;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 4901619331; Occurrence Remarks: Around 125 mm (5 inches long);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 4919187285; Occurrence Remarks: When I can, I always like to check the pools for fish, crayfish, newts etc. This one was very small. Only about 50mm (2 inches) long. I almost passed it by as just a twig. Took a few pictures from above and then found that I could just reach over it with the waterproof camera by lying across a tree with one hand in the mud.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 4937069101; Occurrence Remarks: Ive only seen one of these adults before, and that was pre-iNat., when I didnt always have a camera with me all the time. I have recently seen a couple of the aquatic juveniles though. This one was probably around 22 cm long (8Â½ inches).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

GBIFID: 2238943835; Occurrence Remarks: In rock crevice.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 2242782306; Occurrence Remarks: In creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4945560723; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4952488563; Occurrence Remarks: I wasnt the person collecting these salamanders. A woman was letting her children manhandle them.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 4952425072; Occurrence Remarks: !!! Looking through old photos @sandor_in @francesreneau and found this! In the creek area by upper Kings Mountain Road parking.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.342999, -122.14075: : 2/7/2026: Simon Scarpetta: 7 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1227760302; Occurrence Remarks: juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1227760336; Occurrence Remarks: 6 inches long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1227762709; Occurrence Remarks: My first adult D. ensatus and alas, this one was quite small - maybe 5 inches. Still so cool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 5007457946; Occurrence Remarks: Wasnâ€™t expecting to see this tank of a goofy goober today;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 5153369264; Occurrence Remarks: Many seen here. Three individuals photographed: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806530 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806532 About 55 mm long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 5154550174; Occurrence Remarks: Many seen here. Three individuals photographed: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806529 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278806532 About 70 mm long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 3079732642; Occurrence Remarks: Aquatic larva 3-4 inches in length showing active gills.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2366144352; Occurrence Remarks: About 3.5 inches long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1270049720; Occurrence Remarks: Giant western salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1273852997; Occurrence Remarks: This juvenile was seen in El Corte de Madera Creek very near the spot where I saw an adult last November video here: Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28373.00000.

GBIFID: 2573854213; Occurrence Remarks: Sam MacDonald Co Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2574113397; Occurrence Remarks: Sam MacDonald Co Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2596139068; Occurrence Remarks: Two under the same cover (see last image).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2823239208; Occurrence Remarks: El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 2826387737; Occurrence Remarks: No idea what it is;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 899948783; Occurrence Remarks: California giant salamander wedged into crack next to pipe in springbox. Copper-pink color with large darker splotches. Tail was 5 long and flattened.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 2883203494; Occurrence Remarks: We walked up on some folks who had just found this handsome fellow;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1562983155; Occurrence Remarks: After we caught it, we put it back into the puddle.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28403.00000.

GBIFID: 3005235649; Occurrence Remarks: Saw this handsome amphibian (I believe itâ€™s a California Giant Salamander) on a trail run in the Marin Headlands. It was lying in the grass and rocks beside the trail, very still. Quite large (9-10 inches including the tail);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.394167, -122.065742: : 1/18/2021: Chloe and Trevor Van Loon: 18 Jan 2021 :

GBIFID: 4018109447; Occurrence Remarks: Two larvae in small pool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

GBIFID: 1831177161; Occurrence Remarks: My first Dicamptodon in 3 years!!! Under redwood log. Too bad this isnt adult size, but still very cool!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.806502, -122.52437: : 5/4/2025: beezeze: 4 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.461332, -122.364385: : 9/10/2025: pica_nuttalli: 10 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: My first neotenic CA giant! Three larvae in the pool with it, and spotted a few more larvae further up the cascade.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.299009, -122.346111: : 11/5/2025: Nick Sciole: 5 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.397735, -122.290685: : 11/3/2025: Nick Sciole: 3 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

Santa Clara, California: 37.358306, -122.094841: : 11/26/2025: Adam Aslam: 26 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.520027, -122.38866: : 10/30/2025: Natalie Jagoda: 30 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.259966, -122.187873: : 7/17/2026: Eric Knight: 17 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Marin, California: 37.825871, -122.480358: : 6/21/2025: Neal Kelso: 21 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.806121, -122.545742: : 6/21/2025: Neal Kelso: 21 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.432395, -122.246286: : 7/20/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 20 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28388.00000.

San Mateo, California: 37.3679, -122.203567: : 9/13/2025: Karisma Wilson: 13 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28417.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.886528, -122.408734: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: Very desiccated and headless, poor thing.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: seen from top of a bridge; confirmed w binos :); Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: Larval stage. Im glad to finally see one! Hopefully, Ill find an adult soon.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.564015, -123.129783: : 10/17/2025: coldpress: 17 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Mt Tam on a wet/misty day; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 5 individuals visible in pool; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.580064, -123.348836: : 10/28/2025: invisible: 28 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.480002, -123.168939: : 10/15/2025: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 15 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.256867, -122.931733: : 9/2/2025: Krissa Klein: 2 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Sitting completely exposed on rock, and not immediately responsive, but returned to water with some gentle prodding. Cloudy eyes & wrinkly skinΓÇö possible Euryhelmis infection?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.950074, -122.421571: : 11/22/2025: snelson182: 22 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 38.158735, -122.696728: : 12/2/2025: Dean Lyons: 2 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 37.889011, -122.503408: : 9/29/2025: Elena Reljic: 29 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.860969, -122.651208: : 5/3/2025: treegrl: 3 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.990364, -122.424367: : 11/18/2024: sebotanist: 18 Nov 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: About 6 long; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Marin, California: 37.857881, -122.746114: : 10/4/2025: Keeley Waite: 4 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.905122, -122.758237: : 1/9/2024: michael_c_mahoney: 9 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.913338, -122.79298: : 1/17/2024: Evan Sedlock: 17 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: California Giant Salamander; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.453462, -123.206196: : 12/1/2024: sscrivy: 1 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.918457, -122.410419: : 12/13/2024: Julie Baldocchi: 13 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.570358, -123.389732: : 12/22/2024: solaurele: 22 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.358294, -122.857946: : 12/22/2024: Elijah Borjon: 22 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Marin, California: 38.086719, -122.643724: : 9/5/2025: lauremariho: 5 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.449552, -122.498026: : 11/13/2025: Floyd E. Hayes: 13 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.133262, -122.94864: : 12/10/2024: slimscivics: 10 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 37.909574, -122.443793: : 9/2/2024: Gabriela Colombo: 2 Sep 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.954854, -122.451626: : 3/11/2024: Brian Long: 11 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.998432, -122.512193: : 10/12/2025: Eric Cameron: 12 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.858286, -122.515313: : 10/12/2025: Eric Cameron: 12 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.504216, -123.001071: : 4/21/2026: Laine McTague: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Unknown, California: 38.491268, -123.363138: : 2/28/2026: Eric Dong: 28 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found in a small rivulet crossing Colier Spring Trail.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.312594, -122.574922: : 4/23/2026: Nancy Kelley: 23 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Strange stomach; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.445773, -122.969945: : 3/18/2026: reptile_galen: 18 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.237179, -122.777986: : 11/1/2025: diybiotech: 1 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Blurry pic; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.526593, -122.971192: : 10/10/2025: bellalovesnature: 10 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.451475, -123.007658: : 11/7/2025: Ryan Donnelly: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.240206, -122.636372: : 11/9/2025: Brianne Nelson: 9 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.273766, -122.766882: : 11/9/2025: Chris Carlson: 9 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.528688, -123.146168: : 11/11/2025: Ari Kosorukov: 11 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.952485, -122.701844: : 11/6/2025: wren_leader: 6 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.588485, -122.837799: : 11/16/2025: Steve Conwell: 16 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.91423, -122.620017: : 3/15/2026: Sietse de Vries: 15 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.59572, -123.337104: : 5/3/2026: willcorning: 3 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 72.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Tail mottling seems a bit more like D. tenebrosus but its out of range; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

Marin, California: 37.930734, -122.550898: : 5/21/2026: Laura Gravelle: 21 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 59.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.568359, -123.061193: : 4/21/2026: Laine McTague: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.448146, -123.150564: : 4/21/2026: Laine McTague: 21 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.966684, -122.65266: : 5/26/2026: tovyawager: 26 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.451453, -123.014686: : 5/27/2026: pavelbykau: 27 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Marin, California: 37.86523, -122.563341: : 7/1/2026: fawn_lily: 1 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.935651, -122.408188: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3343856305; Occurrence Remarks: I know, terrible pics (fast water & reflections were challenging). But wanted to document these 2 larvae - 3 & 2, head to tail, respectively. Creek flowing, pooling & going underground sporadically.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.943306, -122.419844: : 10/27/2023: Yinan Li: 27 Oct 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.980509, -122.460829: : 1/5/2024: GinaGPark: 5 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: She looked gravid.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.93215, -122.742568: : 5/17/2025: Sadiebird: 17 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.521589, -123.094614: : 2/14/2026: LJ Moore-McClelland: 14 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.451058, -123.118316: : 3/8/2026: californican: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.017523, -122.60013: : 3/7/2026: Danielle Hankins: 7 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.545865, -123.003708: : 5/2/2026: Brittany Whitworth: 2 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 63.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.907221, -122.424823: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.491702, -123.278385: : 10/1/2023: mrmarsh: 1 Oct 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.913453, -122.721806: : 6/23/2025: Bella McCracken: 23 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.475463, -123.004628: : 10/29/2025: Megan Fulford: 29 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.891494, -122.709198: : 11/2/2025: rougenewt: 2 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.485197, -123.299841: : 5/3/2026: Benjamin Wong Blonder: 3 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.034266, -122.84118: : 5/6/2026: sofiamicci: 6 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 38.130945, -122.959108: : 5/6/2026: Erin Epidote Enfield: 6 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 37.986111, -122.750838: : 5/7/2026: ecodanielle: 7 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.248899, -122.4036: : 11/26/2025: Che Rodgers: 26 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: same one I saw last year; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.59525, -123.061274: : 12/15/2025: lisashirin: 15 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.944874, -122.486571: : 1/3/2026: mczynski: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found by herpetologist Colton beneath log in woodland, approx 20 ft from perennial creek.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 38.071318, -122.641047: : 1/10/2026: Slythinex: 10 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 37.942085, -122.544366: : 1/8/2026: Tiana Cicco: 8 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.91641, -122.750379: : 1/15/2026: philvans: 15 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.527057, -123.069857: : 1/17/2026: Danny Vallentyne: 17 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 7 individual per night; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.594664, -123.226855: : 1/30/2026: alexmensing: 30 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.421347, -122.832754: : 1/31/2026: Taye Bright: 31 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 4 inches including tail. Maybe some gills? WouldnΓÇÖt have found it if not for brightly colored rock.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 4ΓÇ¥, including tail; and a second at 5-6ΓÇ¥; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.514588, -122.947445: : 4/24/2026: ajartemisia: 24 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.554927, -123.381825: : 4/12/2025: Merav Vonshak: 12 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.957367, -122.466313: : 4/5/2025: wildgurl: 5 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Looks like a car ran over its tail. It wasnΓÇÖt moving but it was blinking. I moved it off the road but it was really limp. Update: went back the next morning and the spot I placed it under a fern had a scraping from a mammal as if it was eaten.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.943439, -122.421489: : 5/16/2025: beezeze: 16 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.850495, -122.57944: : 5/16/2025: RangerAdrian: 16 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.878345, -122.636402: : 5/30/2025: ElizabethR: 30 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.520863, -122.953416: : 3/21/2026: rowanroots: 21 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.451162, -122.901115: : 3/20/2026: laraeavan: 20 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.960455, -122.619274: : 3/21/2026: keyserlingk: 21 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found Dicamptodon ensatus in a creek near some fast moving water, standing on a rock unmoving. This was leaving the open forest area of Dawn Falls and back on the redwood trail. Salamander appears to be juvenile, presumably a couple of months old.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Dicamptodon Larvae found in the water of the creek.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: California Giant Salamander, found in calm section of stream; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.560807, -122.873534: : 3/24/2026: anthonyngo99: 24 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.51123, -122.86279: : 3/28/2026: berd-nerd: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.480464, -123.158847: : 3/29/2026: Bubble-Enko: 29 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.101537, -122.674214: : 3/31/2026: brycethebug: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 38.146886, -122.634622: : 3/31/2026: brycethebug: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.995235, -122.408797: : 3/31/2026: jasonfl: 31 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Baby.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.870797, -122.526189: : 3/13/2026: Taylor Aguon: 13 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found this salamander on a hike in Mill Valley, on Blithedale Ridge.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.973009, -122.584628: : 10/2/2025: jerrychorizo: 2 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Seemed barely alive.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.34092, -122.888659: : 10/3/2025: elkask: 3 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Marin, California: 38.304781, -122.947729: : 10/3/2025: Clayton Rucker: 3 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Marin, California: 37.877, -122.664789: : 10/5/2025: marialdridge: 5 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.860415, -122.678697: : 10/6/2025: meganwooo: 6 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.858557, -122.413829: : 10/6/2025: Sophie Noda: 6 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.944361, -122.463947: : 10/6/2019: calico_bat: 6 Oct 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.854221, -122.617052: : 10/8/2019: mdettling: 8 Oct 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found dead 50 yards from Miller Creek, a coastal drainage in Sonoma County. White foam in mouth/ head.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: A different, smaller individual than the previous observation.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.323588, -122.454677: : 12/6/2025: Matt Brady: 6 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.37944, -122.456143: : 12/6/2025: Matt Brady: 6 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Marin, California: 38.16918, -122.749838: : 12/17/2025: BushWookieT: 17 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.593172, -123.091039: : 12/18/2025: davidwoodruff: 18 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Large larva; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.200937, -122.585048: : 12/27/2025: LJ Moore-McClelland: 27 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Very large, approximately 10 inches.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 38.266933, -122.985398: : 1/18/2025: Amanda Tricomi: 18 Jan 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.535274, -123.324483: : 2/5/2025: Chia/Maayan (they/them): 5 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

San Francisco, California: 37.915957, -122.425362: : 2/12/2025: Yinan Li: 12 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: This is the first time IΓÇÖve seen the pacific giant salamander larva in this area since the last drought. I thought they were gone forever. Their pool had completely dried up (it always had water year round,previously). The larvae grew to huge sizes before; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.47557, -123.212995: : 3/3/2025: Graham Montgomery: 3 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: One adult observed in a seep along an eastern facing slope.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Tanoakredwood forest Salt Point State Park. Middle of the day. No apparent water source nearby. Was very amenable to being handled, did not protest.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.934506, -122.490916: : 6/29/2025: Neal Kelso: 29 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.923089, -122.583459: : 7/17/2025: gingertumericlemon: 17 Jul 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.991946, -122.640394: : 7/3/2026: jaydoane: 3 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 17.00000.

Marin, California: 37.900472, -122.581024: : 6/6/2026: ntucey: 6 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Marin, California: 38.071196, -122.617458: : 6/7/2026: Patrick Stoltz: 7 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Marin, California: 37.900987, -122.58007: : 6/6/2026: rgao: 6 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

Marin, California: 37.930862, -122.550963: : 6/6/2026: Karisma Wilson: 6 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.363388, -122.60305: : 6/5/2026: lgerstein78: 5 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Marin, California: 37.954845, -122.582955: : 6/8/2026: ajsherman: 8 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.380367, -122.979508: : 6/13/2026: brock: 13 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.382003, -122.97162: : 6/13/2026: brock: 13 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.560995, -123.049744: : 11/7/2025: kevinsherrill: 7 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.424969, -123.065468: : 6/14/2026: Karen Howorth: 14 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 446.00000.

Marin, California: 37.942772, -122.570953: : 6/13/2026: fungiiii: 13 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: A FIRST for me to see one in the water and THIS big!! This individual was over a foot long. Thanks to Kilee for exclaiming Oh my gosh! Whats THAT?! Bringing it to our attention. 2026 Snapshot Cal Coast; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.425134, -123.065846: : 6/14/2026: jenpittam: 14 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 105.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.530403, -123.138542: : 6/12/2026: Andrew Ford: 12 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Marin, California: 37.899883, -122.610512: : 6/17/2026: pootishedj: 17 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Babys first metamorphosed *Dicamptodon*; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Marin, California: 37.899122, -122.610433: : 6/17/2026: Roberto Daniel Avila: 17 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 77.00000.

Marin, California: 37.883387, -122.629813: : 6/21/2026: rivermaniatis: 21 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6882.00000.

Marin, California: 38.178036, -122.60826: : 10/2/2025: mneateclegg: 2 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: FIRST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FIND OF THE DAY!!!! First time seeing an adult, and WOW they are more adorable than I expected. Hopefully I see more out here!!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.909283, -122.723862: : 10/13/2025: decantifier: 13 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 38.247191, -122.812654: : 11/6/2025: MJ Pefaur: 6 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.483998, -122.650622: : 12/7/2025: kellyclack: 7 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 42635.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.934371, -122.417896: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.979246, -122.417452: : 3/28/2026: snelson182: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.19856, -122.704664: : 4/14/2026: BushWookieT: 14 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.482918, -123.284741: : 1/14/2024: Jonathan Curley: 14 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.50089, -123.257757: : 10/29/2017: Chris Shuck: 29 Oct 2017 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28225.00000.

Marin, California: 37.92318, -122.627914: : 3/28/2026: colinroots: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3455780793; Occurrence Remarks: In hole on side of hill.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3456041971; Occurrence Remarks: Annadel SP;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1946188497; Occurrence Remarks: In Copeland Creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1042813815; Occurrence Remarks: Terrestrial Form;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3455647806; Occurrence Remarks: Oak-pine woodland. ~50F;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3455950915; Occurrence Remarks: Sub-Adult in ambush at base of pine;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3455917084; Occurrence Remarks: deceased in pickle creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3499460172; Occurrence Remarks: Kinda hard to see, but this is a salamander larva! We found maybe 10 or more in total in the waters of a creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3499604233; Occurrence Remarks: Hard to see, but this salamander larva is from the same creek as the other.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3705383003; Occurrence Remarks: In Trout Creek, saw external gills;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1838060480; Occurrence Remarks: Hiding in hole in rock/dirt surface.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1052576192; Occurrence Remarks: Found this Pacific Giant Salamander near access 4. This was on a Juniper hiking day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3743185257; Occurrence Remarks: This guy was about a foot long and peeked out as we were weeding around his log. It just rained so the soil was damp, he froze for a minute and scampered quickly away.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1052577514; Occurrence Remarks: Found this Pacific giant salamanders larva at creek access No. 4. It must be about 3-1/2 to 4 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3747046101; Occurrence Remarks: This salamander was hanging out in the more stagnant part of the creek that runs through the Fairfield Osborn Preserve.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.397028, -122.891514: : 4/17/2026: skibididibidi: 17 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3860122924; Occurrence Remarks: 10+ (there were probably more that i couldnt see due to glare or location) in one pool; this was the largest aquatic one that Ive ever seen at 6+ inches total length;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3859876210; Occurrence Remarks: This juvenile was seen eating an Odonate larvae;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4910894940; Occurrence Remarks: Soaking rains the night before. This salamander was eating a banana slug on trail just before we got to the Pygmy forest;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3860827629; Occurrence Remarks: Was on a rock in a stream (under water). Swam from one rock to another when I put my hand in the stream to drink. Length approx. 6 - 7 cm.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4022236315; Occurrence Remarks: Immature, in water, couldnt identify to species.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3860736428; Occurrence Remarks: Rescued from pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3343972306; Occurrence Remarks: As I crossed a bridge over the creek (pooled here, not flowing), I spotted this larval salamander in the water below. About 2 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3343705308; Occurrence Remarks: Two larvae (last photo is 2nd one). 2 and 1.5 respectively, nose to tail. In quiet side pools, but creek is flowing.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.376113, -122.500378: : 7/21/2022: Sonoma Ecology Center- Research Department: 21 Jul 2022 :
GBIFID: 3888998786; Occurrence Remarks: Observed 3 individuals near this location in creek. Other 2 were ~75mm TL.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3892646772; Occurrence Remarks: two adults poking out of their respective moss bank holes;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3343999303; Occurrence Remarks: 4 larvae (all pictured) in pooled areas of creek, along about a 1/4 mile stretch. Sizes from 3.5 to 5 long, nose to tail. Creek is flowing well.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1880492936; Occurrence Remarks: 3 gilled larvae (2 pictured) & a Taricha sp. in just this one pool of the creek. Saw many more larvae and a few more Tarichas elsewhere along the stream.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3915538114; Occurrence Remarks: Very large (~9â€) juvenile individual, possibly neotenic/paedomorphic;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 891021611; Occurrence Remarks: crossing bohemian hwy;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3343729301; Occurrence Remarks: 2 small larvae near each other in creek. Both 1 long, snout to vent. Creek begins going underground, intermittently, just downstream from them.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3343941305; Occurrence Remarks: This larva was missing much of its tail. About 2 snout to vent. Upstream from 2 smaller larvae. In calm side pool. Creek running well here.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3343995305; Occurrence Remarks: Largest of 4 larvae observed. 3 snout to vent, (about 5 total length). Was located upstream from others. Creek running well here.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3343990306; Occurrence Remarks: Larva in flowing creek, 2.5 snout to vent (with some tail missing). Only one seen today.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3994074130; Occurrence Remarks: Giant salamander found under a giant mushroom.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4006535080; Occurrence Remarks: Found under the giant mushroom, last photo.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1883925078; Occurrence Remarks: Not sure about this one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4018104144; Occurrence Remarks: Missing left front limb;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 4018505367; Occurrence Remarks: Observed moving towards Salmon Creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1891298072; Occurrence Remarks: Large 6 inch brown specks in redwood trees but near creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3343941309; Occurrence Remarks: Just saw this one (but only searched briefly), which was about 2.5 snout to vent. Creek not flowing, but is pooling, then disappearing underground sporadically.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 3747236320; Occurrence Remarks: Crossed the Steep Ravine trail toward webb creek below;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1099971147; Occurrence Remarks: Larval California Giant Salamander hidden among the aquatic rocks in Armstrong Woods State Reserve. It was found by scanning all of the crevices in the rocks in a clear, shallow pool with my binoculars. This photo was taken from closer to the creek as the salamander slowly moved out of its retreat.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1986508552; Occurrence Remarks: Found in Copeland Creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4171837669; Occurrence Remarks: Sorry for the bad pics, about 3-4â€ long, red-mottled color, didnâ€™t see any stripes, tail has white around the edges;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1932337954; Occurrence Remarks: Found beside the Woodland Trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1932348100; Occurrence Remarks: Found in our backyard under a concrete block.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4400035798; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a log. Is it D. ensatus or D. tenebrosus ?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3343822306; Occurrence Remarks: Creek pooling, not flowing. About 2.5 snout to vent (from what I could see).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 4407532525; Occurrence Remarks: Johnstone Trail to Pebble Beach. Appeared to be eating a banana slug.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 1944405196; Occurrence Remarks: Metamorph.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4430801689; Occurrence Remarks: Dead specimen;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1949998110; Occurrence Remarks: alive and fighting in a death grip..;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4436478585; Occurrence Remarks: Metamorph. Found at a shallow water crossing along a trail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3343995314; Occurrence Remarks: Two of 5 seen this day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4442737043; Occurrence Remarks: Smashed under muddy motorcycle tread track, from riders illegally riding in the hills above town.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1986530718; Occurrence Remarks: This creature roared when I picked it up.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1986536228; Occurrence Remarks: Found at Rancho Mark West;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4507639558; Occurrence Remarks: The pale speckles are sawdust from a log we were cutting that this guy was under. He/she escaped unharmed.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1144278236; Occurrence Remarks: Paedomorph in creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3079646543; Occurrence Remarks: Obviously injured, found on trail. Moved to the side, but very slow moving.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 4516260010; Occurrence Remarks: Small yellow-white dots along the side are not very clear in the photo;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4519301242; Occurrence Remarks: a lil larval Sonoma Mountain fellow;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4535644905; Occurrence Remarks: Hiding under a fallen tree. Approximately 12 inches long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4597365042; Occurrence Remarks: . species more by location, as these photos arent diagnostic .;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4597134558; Occurrence Remarks: dried out in serpentine meadow;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Marin, California: 37.896433, -122.742399: : 3/15/2026: Sietse de Vries: 15 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4852463652; Occurrence Remarks: Newt;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 2012964957; Occurrence Remarks: Larvae found in calm water of stream at Fairfield Osborne preserve. About 14cm;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2013022025; Occurrence Remarks: Found in calm water. Larvae form. 42 F outside.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4891980637; Occurrence Remarks: 7 individual juveniles seen in about a 6 foot length of stream - probably many more further back under the woody debris and bank overhangs.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 4946456108; Occurrence Remarks: Had frills and dark brown body about 4 inches. Sorry for bad pics.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4919245606; Occurrence Remarks: Unusual to see one in the main stream with all the fish;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 891023289; Occurrence Remarks: Matt pulled up a log and we both let out a howl! THE target species of the day. Biggest one wed both ever seen!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 4936196003; Occurrence Remarks: Possibly a California Newt;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 2239017970; Occurrence Remarks: Approximately ten inches. I used my iPhone and hand to get a reference for the length and then remeasured those together when I got to my office an hour later.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 4954246080; Occurrence Remarks: copeland creek,small terrestrial adult;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 4973997489; Occurrence Remarks: Larval stage;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1227766775; Occurrence Remarks: this ones for you @robberfly tomV found this one !;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 4993749502; Occurrence Remarks: same individual as https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/253206196;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 4994273778; Occurrence Remarks: Predating on a banana slug (Ariolimax) :^);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 4993970061; Occurrence Remarks: Saw 2 larval dudes in the stream;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 5007570007; Occurrence Remarks: Merry Christmas indeed;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1227773594; Occurrence Remarks: Photo documentation is from slides made at the time the salamander was found. Selected photos are from one of the slides still in my possession. The day and time of the observation are approximate. I saw the same species in the park on July 3, 1980 in a hollowed-out tree, but did not take a photo. My son photo-documented the same species in the park on 12/21/2009 at 5:36 PM. It was on a bank along a trail next to Ritchey Creek at an approximate location of 38.5506 -122.5223. His photo is included.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 5007188924; Occurrence Remarks: Just off the trail to the waterfall. Having some lunch.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1229927983; Occurrence Remarks: Uncovered beneath a rotting fir log adjacent to a running stream.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 5077164393; Occurrence Remarks: Misty-drizzly day today in Graton but the moisture stopped in the evening so we were dry and comfortable while we photographed interesting things in the dark closer on a branch of the lower Russian R. Of course our shoes were soaked! Once we spotted our first PGS and felt the joy of looking eye to eye with it we clambered onward and saw two more adults. They seem to like to take positions that allow them to ambush their prey but also protect them from being preyed upon.. Approx.18 cm length.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 5077098275; Occurrence Remarks: First of three observations of Cal-GS on our hike. Its head sticking out of the root cavern looked really big. It retreated deeper into its hole the more we looked at it. We could see its chin pulsating like it was breathing. Its coloring matched the aboveground microhabitat it was living in. We only saw it by chance but we understood so much more about Cal-GS after we watched it and looked at how it was living. This was a mature adult.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 5077171379; Occurrence Remarks: The second of three California Giant Salamanders we saw on our hike this evening;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 5077131310; Occurrence Remarks: The 3rd of 3 California Giant Salamanders we saw on our hike tonight! The second pic is part of the body that goes with the head in the first pic!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 5087618761; Occurrence Remarks: Several larvae observed in a small pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 5108254819; Occurrence Remarks: My one true love;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3343853317; Occurrence Remarks: About 2 snout to vent.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343733313; Occurrence Remarks: About 2 snout to vent;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343721319; Occurrence Remarks: About 2.5 snout to vent & was missing tip of its tail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343984324; Occurrence Remarks: About 1.75 snout to vent;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343792317; Occurrence Remarks: About 1.5 snout to vent;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343751320; Occurrence Remarks: About 1 snout to vent.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28225.00000.

GBIFID: 5141005819; Occurrence Remarks: Rescued from my neighbors pool. There are critter ramps in the pool just in case.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1269568712; Occurrence Remarks: Creek access No. 4;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2422961540; Occurrence Remarks: At least four in the same pool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 2422962920; Occurrence Remarks: At least four in the same pool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 2422961943; Occurrence Remarks: At least four in the same pool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3343862306; Occurrence Remarks: Larger of 2 seen in creek. About 2 snout to vent. 2nd one was about 1.5.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28255.00000.

GBIFID: 1453092675; Occurrence Remarks: I was hiking in the creek bed, and one of the pools had lots of animals in it, including this adolescent salamander.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28225.00000.

GBIFID: 1273855394; Occurrence Remarks: Found this dead in creek. Not sure what species it is.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 2447980966; Occurrence Remarks: Larvae discovered in a small pool with 5 rough skinned newts.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 2429477503; Occurrence Remarks: Found in small bed of water. Bull frog in same area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 2451752519; Occurrence Remarks: Handled wither permit;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 2517986277; Occurrence Remarks: Found in Copeland Creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2550048225; Occurrence Remarks: Found by the marsh.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343770317; Occurrence Remarks: 1.5 snout to vent;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3343713326; Occurrence Remarks: 1.5 snout to vent;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1948789523; Occurrence Remarks: Duval creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1453189582; Occurrence Remarks: About 4 or 5 inches long. Found under a log near forest village.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3343966311; Occurrence Remarks: Missing right rear leg/foot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2802684498; Occurrence Remarks: Large Salamander under some Craterellus tubaeformis;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 891033071; Occurrence Remarks: Approx. 7 inches long...devouring a Banana Slug.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1453419945; Occurrence Remarks: Found during heavy rains.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28225.00000.

GBIFID: 2818821591; Occurrence Remarks: Found on a fire trail away from water. Some sort of big Salamander, walked it down the fire road to the nearby creek and it swam away.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 2823122970; Occurrence Remarks: Point Reyes ca;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31329.00000.

GBIFID: 891050151; Occurrence Remarks: Found in stream;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28255.00000.

GBIFID: 3344033314; Occurrence Remarks: About 5 snout to vent.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2859975823; Occurrence Remarks: I suspect this is a coastal giant salamander rather than a California giant salamander because I found an adult in these same pools that was easily 15 inches long, and Coastal are the larger species.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.908426, -122.510243: : 3/13/2026: Simon Scarpetta: 13 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 899957556; Occurrence Remarks: Larva of California Giant Salamander, in shallow water along streamside border of Redwood Creek. Individual was sitting on plant/woody debris underwater; moved to rocky area when disturbed.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10000.00000.

GBIFID: 1500345525; Occurrence Remarks: Found in oak tree with peeling bark;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 2901797994; Occurrence Remarks: 5 individuals. In stream pools by the bootjack trail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3008407092; Occurrence Remarks: 9 to 10 inches in length;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3032059531; Occurrence Remarks: Under cover board about 6 inches long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 3068131578; Occurrence Remarks: Wow!! About 8 inches big -- and fast-- found in redwood forest duff. Exciting find!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3070354661; Occurrence Remarks: In-situ under disturbed trail side log. Shaded mixed evergreen / redwood grove;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3343784333; Occurrence Remarks: About 2 long. Another one nearby was only about 1 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28255.00000.

GBIFID: 3097000131; Occurrence Remarks: Found this in a stream. Not sure what kind of salamander it is. It has external gills I think.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1024190862; Occurrence Remarks: Photo taken by Sharon Dankworth;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1038288838; Occurrence Remarks: They were in small pools in a dried up river.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1024192168; Occurrence Remarks: About 7 cm long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1024192361; Occurrence Remarks: Mottled brown and tan, 4 inches long, found in puddle in dry stream bed in redwood forest. Still has external gills.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 1257418735; Occurrence Remarks: Greenish back 7cm long found in a small pond.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3302361694; Occurrence Remarks: Predated upon by raven;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3302543298; Occurrence Remarks: Found dried out/dead on a fire road, part of abdomen missing, see my hands for scale.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

GBIFID: 1024226197; Occurrence Remarks: photo fail then he jumped away;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1703156811; Occurrence Remarks: Observed within erosion control materials staged along the edge of trail. I sat down near the material to eat a snack and it ambush struck at my hand near the opening, as shown in the third photo. It seemed just as surprised of me as I was of it though, it stopped just short of biting me and stayed still, until deciding to retreat back into the material.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 3330922302; Occurrence Remarks: Crossing Lucas Valley Road around 9:30am on Tuesday July 20 2021;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 891084877; Occurrence Remarks: Found in the creek along Cataract Falls Trail on Mt. Tamapais. There were still small gills on the head. Very cool.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28314.00000.

GBIFID: 1802739125; Occurrence Remarks: Found on the middle of a trail. Appears that someone had stepped on it. It was still alive when I found it.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

GBIFID: 1805398365; Occurrence Remarks: He/she is about eight inches long tip to tip.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3399432501; Occurrence Remarks: May be a plethadontid* but itâ€™s flat â€œpaddleâ€ tail, lack of coastal grooves, and close vicinity to a couple small pools makes me think itâ€™s a young D. ensatus.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Within the boundary of Annadel Park; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.31298, -122.832422: : 7/3/2026: EH Outings: 3 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Napa, California: 38.332502, -122.402378: : 7/6/2026: Patrick Stoltz: 6 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Contra Costa, California: 37.95357, -122.40476: : 8/27/2025: angelinasoleil: 27 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.958477, -122.614202: : 8/30/2025: alexbarnard: 30 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.944439, -122.61428: : 8/23/2025: Karisma Wilson: 23 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.315155, -122.948662: : 10/17/2025: yourneighborhoodherper: 17 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.498617, -122.560058: : 8/16/2025: itsmemarlo: 16 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.29178, -122.789778: : 7/8/2026: Patrick Stoltz: 8 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.440729, -122.496712: : 6/19/2026: talontours1: 19 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Marin, California: 37.933112, -122.774987: : 4/29/2025: David Greenberger: 29 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Marin, California: 37.959979, -122.519111: : 10/27/2025: lunchhiker: 27 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28329.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.234345, -122.448825: : 12/21/2025: plantaekingdom: 21 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28270.00000.

Marin, California: 37.931092, -122.635192: : 7/17/2026: maisy kramer: 17 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.53837, -123.099136: : 10/10/2025: tjttanker: 10 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.556088, -123.167063: : 3/24/2026: Mathias Anderson: 24 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: W.O.W. This creek is crazy arid and sunny, one reason the frogs like it so much. Did not expect this guy to be in here, very weird habitat for a dicamp. Oddly large one as well; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28181.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.750859, -123.397223: : 10/24/2025: wonton_soup: 24 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.7066, -123.423788: : 7/24/2026: jaxonlove: 24 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: First photo as flipped, under a dry log. First adult IΓÇÖve flipped this year. Relocated a large stump hole that it could easily travel in and out of. Did this since the log it was under was practically on the trail, and it was likely that it would have gotten disturbed by hikers or a dog; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.7426, -122.916968: : 5/24/2026: Archer Barrett: 24 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found and relocated during clearing and grubbing activities at the highway 1 shoulder improvements construction site. Right on the intergrade region between D. ensatus and D. tenebrosus. I did not take good pics of any mottling on the chin except for the last photo. Probably D. ensatus?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28181.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Last photo is just as I spotted it. Fun night out, expected more frogs though.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Lake, California: 38.7133, -122.545843: : 12/21/2025: Alex Castelein: 21 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Uhh lowk I dunno, I think this one was a dicamp since the newts are pretty dark, and this one has lighter coloration towards the head; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Finally a decent pic; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.685828, -123.475537: : 4/20/2025: Stop4Snakes!: 20 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.718239, -123.404206: : 12/3/2025: Ryan Donnelly: 3 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.654562, -123.477062: : 4/17/2025: Amy Ruegg: 17 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3408162183; Occurrence Remarks: YESSSSSS First in a year;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3456740405; Occurrence Remarks: 2 in stream pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3456360768; Occurrence Remarks: Really big one! Found under a log by the creek;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3468926441; Occurrence Remarks: 1st larvae Iâ€™ve seen! Steelhead were also seen.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3747020903; Occurrence Remarks: 4 were seen. This boosts my all-time total to 10!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3747082876; Occurrence Remarks: Four were seen today! Boosts all-time total to 10!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 3963381150; Occurrence Remarks: Boom! Looked for about an hour after rains! Guess it payed off.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 1891336202; Occurrence Remarks: On the Cleary Reserve - a privately owned preserve;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4116561988; Occurrence Remarks: Yes! Took about 5 minutes of sticking my hands under rocks in the creek to figure out where he went but I eventually got him ðŸ˜‚;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4413388667; Occurrence Remarks: Tail is visible.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4162221808; Occurrence Remarks: 3-4th one I saw;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 1978445097; Occurrence Remarks: AKA Pacific Giant Salamander. I observed this torpid salamander beside a trail at the north end of The Sea Ranch following a heavy rain. It was onyx black and about six inches long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4442689530; Occurrence Remarks: OHHHH YEAHHHH!!! This took a WHILEEE! Huge friend!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4442738359; Occurrence Remarks: Under dead potato bug. Didnâ€™t know they were vegetarians.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4454021359; Occurrence Remarks: With TINY Cal Slender Salamander for size comparison.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4900906036; Occurrence Remarks: OMG! Iâ€™ve herped this place for 6 years and this is the first giant salamander Iâ€™ve EVER seen here! Holy moly!Still from a video. Wasnâ€™t able to get a good photo through the water, and when I tried to catch it it got away. The things the arrows are pointing to are itâ€™s hills. It had a stripe down its back, which is how I know itâ€™s not a newt.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4846919123; Occurrence Remarks: LETS. GO! Same individual as the one in my most recent Dicamptodon observation. However, this time I got a good photo!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4926062515; Occurrence Remarks: Awwwww yeah!!!! This is only the 2nd ever giant salamander I have seen at this creek!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4976280343; Occurrence Remarks: Yeahhh! Wooo! Love em to death!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4978631201; Occurrence Remarks: Yessss! The first salamander of the 2024/25 salamander season is a GREAT one! Lovely little man!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4980355151; Occurrence Remarks: Calmest larvae ever! Released safely.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4987824371; Occurrence Remarks: He is merely reaching out to me about my nonexistent cars extended warranty ðŸ˜„;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 4987823550; Occurrence Remarks: Yayyy;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 5007966850; Occurrence Remarks: Yeaaaa;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 5134675088; Occurrence Remarks: I know. Terrible pics. But this is too light for a newt and too large for a newt larvae.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 5134653327; Occurrence Remarks: Giant sal. Can see gills.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 5134635676; Occurrence Remarks: Creek is loaded with dicamps, couldnâ€™t flip one to save my life tho. Saw 50-100;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

GBIFID: 5134469015; Occurrence Remarks: Izzaâ€¦ uhmâ€¦ bleghg idonfeeltoogud;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Sonoma, California: 38.754593, -123.573286: : 8/22/2025: laurabaker: 22 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.

Napa, California: 38.665376, -122.51823: : 12/21/2025: Alan Harper: 21 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28210.00000.