Image of Southern Torrent Salamander

Description:

Mature adult located beneath small stone at base of waterfall. Another was situated beneath stone in mud, at base of cliff. At waterfall base, larvae were common and found beneath stones and in exposed water between. Two identically large, chunky, adult females lacking (obvious) vent lobes examined. Olive and blotchy above; below yellowish with profusion of dark blotching. Both measured: SVL 57 mm (2 in.), TL 83 mm (3 in.). In addition, half dozen larvae recognized.