First records of Plethodon dunni in California, and new distributional data on Ascaphus truei, Rhyacotriton olympicus and Hydromantes shastae
Bury RB, Fellers GM, Ruth SB. 1969. First records of Plethodon dunni in California, and new distributional data on Ascaphus truei, Rhyacotriton olympicus and Hydromantes shastae. Journal of Herpetology. 3(3-4):157-161
Taken directly from abstract; "Two new localities of Plethodon dunni in Del Norte County, California, constitute the first report of the species in the state and from redwood forest areas. Biogeographic barriers that occur along the California-Oregon border are discussed. Five Rhyacotriton olympicus found in Josephine County, Oregon, represent a new inland record for the species. Discovery of Ascaphus truei in the McCloud River region of north-central California extends the range of the frog 41 airline miles eastward. The distribution and habitat of Hydromantes shastae are reviewed, and three new localities are reported near the McCloud River USFS Station, Shasta County California. We recommend protection of limestone outcrops that harbor H. shastae and that these salamanders be taken sparingly if at all."
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bury, R; Fellers, Gary; Ruth, S
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Discovery, Distribution, Dunn's salamander (Plethodon dunni), Olympic salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus), Shasta salamander (Hydromantes shastae), Tailed frog (Ascaphus truei)