INATURALIST Observations 202476938
GBIFID: 4597042040; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer. These salamanders are tremendous, one of the most hilarious species Ive had the honor of observing. None of the pictures do it justice at all.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28341.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 202476585
GBIFID: 4597468966;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28341.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 19893248
GBIFID: 4982000348; Occurrence Remarks: 21 Samwel salamanders seen on the day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62293.00000.

GBIFID: 4597390955;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28341.00000.

GBIFID: 4597052003;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28341.00000.

GBIFID: 4597000975; Occurrence Remarks: Absolutely a stunner. None of my pictures could begin to capture its beauty.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28341.00000.

GBIFID: 4982018861; Occurrence Remarks: 21 Samwel salamanders seen on the day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62293.00000.

GBIFID: 4981935926; Occurrence Remarks: 21 Samwel salamanders seen on the day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 62293.00000.

Unknown, California: 40.807823, -122.242908: : 4/26/2026: Floyd E. Hayes: 26 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4507938508; Occurrence Remarks: In situ. 47 F.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4852063681; Occurrence Remarks: Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4852083122; Occurrence Remarks: Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2235532523; Occurrence Remarks: HYSA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5007640926; Occurrence Remarks: Nice big one. 3rd pic in situ Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5008421875; Occurrence Remarks: Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 3070468963; Occurrence Remarks: Three adults, one juvenile found along limestone outcrops;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found on the eastern side of the lake; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Shasta, California: 40.887227, -122.220663: : 12/2/2025: wildlifeeve: 2 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 3759773028; Occurrence Remarks: juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4607560673; Occurrence Remarks: Across Mccloud arm from Samwell cave.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4847005833; Occurrence Remarks: I think biggest one Iâ€™ve seen tonight;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4853021098; Occurrence Remarks: Couldnâ€™t find exact location so itâ€™s a guess Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4852981045; Occurrence Remarks: Ended up being under a rock I was photographing another one on. Stubby tail Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2988369343; Occurrence Remarks: 1 of 9 individuals seen; 4 adults, 1 subadult, and 4 juveniles. It was very cool to see 9 animals on a north facing slope (less sun exposure and therefor higher moisture levels under rocks) than under the eastern facing slope that had none. To be expected this time of the year when things are drying up, but nonetheless still interesting.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2988354346; Occurrence Remarks: 1 of 9 individuals seen; 4 adults, 1 subadult, and 4 juveniles. It was very cool to see 9 animals on a north facing slope (less sun exposure and therefor higher moisture levels under rocks) than under the eastern facing slope that had none. To be expected this time of the year when things are drying up, but nonetheless still interesting.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5008321727; Occurrence Remarks: Nice one Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5134168870; Occurrence Remarks: Under fallen limestone fragments at the base of a large cliff near the McCloud River;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 3061519597; Occurrence Remarks: Found crawling in crack at night despite significant snow on ground that had fallen previous night and that morning.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Unknown, California: 40.995289, -122.371911: : 3/6/2026: Stormy: 6 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Unknown, California: 40.912719, -122.333473: : 4/10/2026: Cole Abel: 10 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 5 found in close proximity. Two juvenile/hatchlings observed but not photographed.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Tiny one, first of the day Shasta County; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: First of two decently sized individuals flipped in extremely close proximity, I found two here in March of 2024 as well. Absolutely adore these guys Shasta Cojnty; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Second of two individuals found in close proximity Shasta County; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4046493800; Occurrence Remarks: Found at type locality;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4507955534; Occurrence Remarks: Surface active. 47 F.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4507719544; Occurrence Remarks: Found under rock. 47 F.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4600178898; Occurrence Remarks: under log in ditch during heavy rain;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4606701382; Occurrence Remarks: Samweli by location. Observed 3 neonates on one hillside.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4853016405; Occurrence Remarks: Roadside limestone outcrop, first rock of the day. Couldnâ€™t find exact location, so itâ€™s a guess unfortunately. Awesome lifer Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4853070138; Occurrence Remarks: One of my favorite finds this year so far. Truly an amazing salamander, one of the coolest looking critters Iâ€™ve ever worked with. So cool Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 4852227952; Occurrence Remarks: Another fantastic individual Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2235526123; Occurrence Remarks: Monty with 2 more, really Hydromantes samwellii;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2235531773; Occurrence Remarks: HYSA;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 2988362344; Occurrence Remarks: 1 of 9 individuals seen; 4 adults, 1 subadult, and 4 juveniles. It was very cool to see 9 animals on a north facing slope (less sun exposure and therefor higher moisture levels under rocks) than under the eastern facing slope that had none. To be expected this time of the year when things are drying up, but nonetheless still interesting.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5007609647; Occurrence Remarks: Small one near small cave Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5007496435; Occurrence Remarks: Rock-on-rock, kinda cool Shasta County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 5133946868; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile found under rock in limestone formation near McCloud River in late afternoon after intermittent rain. See last photo for habitat;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 1500221408; Occurrence Remarks: I really had no idea that these little fellas are so pretty.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 3061605521; Occurrence Remarks: Found under rock despite significant snow on ground that had fallen over the course of the previous night and morning.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 3061649543; Occurrence Remarks: Found crawling in crack at night despite significant snow on ground that had fallen previous night and that morning.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 1703153175; Occurrence Remarks: Thrilling to see my first in this Genus. Thanks @tiwane , Spencer & Chad;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 1703153170; Occurrence Remarks: We first found this juvenile...;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

GBIFID: 1703153468; Occurrence Remarks: Gotta love the feet.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Shasta, California: 40.995484, -122.234932: : 12/28/2025: Chris McCarron: 28 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.

Shasta, California: 40.919769, -122.305331: : 11/20/2025: Matt DAgrosa: 20 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27877.00000.