Habitat California slender salamander

california slender salamander typical riparian habitat, sonoma mountain.

batrachoseps attenuatus found in several plant communities including california oak woodland, redwood forest, douglas fir forest, montane hardwood conifer, grasslands , riparian zone; occurrence ranges valley floors mid-elevation in coastal ranges. approximately october march, california slender salamander seeks cover near streams , other moist environments. batrachian may found resting beneath leaf litter or other woodland detritus, or beneath rotting logs or rocks providing wet environment. slender shape of california slender salamander adapted penetration of earthworm or termite burrows forage prey, consisting of tiny arthropods such mites, spiders , snails. in dry season commencing in april species seeks out subterranean tunnels or burrows, including rodent homes, achieve cooler , moister retreat available @ surface.

california slender salamanders have demonstrated ability survive in urban , suburban environments. example, in november 1996, san francisco bay area homeowners reported finding trapped , desiccated california slender salamanders in sunken bricked patio. homeowners in same area reported finding california slender salamanders in yard in 2004.