The Santa Cruz black salamander (Aneides niger) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the U.S. state of California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Santa Cruz 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Plethodontidae
- Genus
- Aneides
- Species
- Aneides niger
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