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Black-Bellied Slender Salamander

long skinny slimy salamander on rock
Black-bellied Slender Salamander

Scientific Name
Batrachoseps nigriventris

Introduction
Of all the Channel Islands, only Santa Cruz Island harbors the black-bellied slender salamander. This species also occurs on the mainland. It is believed to have reached the island at least four million years ago.

Channel Islands National Park

Last updated: May 21, 2021