The Olympic torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus) is a morphologically distinctive, highly derived species of salamander in the family Rhyacotritonidae endemic to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, where it lives in clear, cold mountain streams. While it is small, it tends to be the largest Rhyacotriton species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Olympic Torrent 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Rhyacotritonidae
- Genus
- Rhyacotriton
- Species
- Rhyacotriton olympicus
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