Oregon Ensatina

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Ensatinas are a group of salamanders in the family Plethodontidae, the largest salamander family.

The Oregon Ensatina (eschscholtzii oregonensis) is among the most widely distributed of all West Coast salamanders, which as a group, tend to be more regionally distributed. Populations can be found in forest areas from British Columbia to areas of northern California.

Physically, the Oregon Ensatina has one of the duller colored bodies of ensatina species. The skin is generally a shade of brown and there is a patch of orange skin under the tail.

© 2005 Patricia A. Michaels