Klamath Black Salamander (Aneides klamathensis)

Klamath Black Salamander, a reference photo — Photo: Sean B. Reilly, David B. Wake · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Klamath black salamander (Aneides klamathensis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the western United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Klamath Black Salamander being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Aneides flavipunctatus
Aneides niger
Aneides iecanus
Aneides ferreus
Aneides vagrans

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Plethodontidae
Genus: Aneides
Species: Aneides klamathensis

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