Painted Ensatina
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Most species are shaded with a brown to salmon shade of skin, dotted and lined by darker streaks. The picture shows a yellow skinned version.
Looking at the shape of the tail helps differentiate ensatinas from other salamander groups. Although it is not shown in the picture, the base of an ensatina tail starts thin, followed by a more pronounced thicker middle section. Other salamander tails tend to decrease in size gradually from the base to the tip of the tail.
The range of the painted ensatina is limited to forested areas of northern California.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels