Speckled Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus)

Speckled Black Salamander, a reference photo — Photo: Marshal Hedin · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The speckled black salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus), previously known as just the black salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the U.S. state of California. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Speckled 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 klamathensis
Aneides niger
Aneides iecanus
Plethodon mississippi
Plethodon ouachitae

Classification

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

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