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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area A black salamander sitting on a log in an old growth forest
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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Amphibians
Pacific Giant Salamander swimming in a creek
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Pacific giant salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus)
Whiskeytown's many perennial creeks and shaded mid to high elevation forests support a diverse group of amphibian species. The park is home to six frog and toad, three salamander, two ensatina, and one newt species. Of these, two species (foothill yellow-legged frogs and tailed frogs) are federal species of concern, and one species (bullfrog) is a highly destructive non-native invader.



Download Whiskeytown's amphibian and reptile list (pdf, 48K).

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
Shasta Bally is the highest point in Whiskeytown at 6199 feet. Snow can usually still be seen through June.

Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 16:51 MST