AmphibiaWeb: Dicamptodontidae
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Description: Description of the members of this family of salamanders from western North America with species accounts, photos and range maps for each species.
Dicamptodontidae Medium to large terrestrial salamanders, distributed in the western United States. Largest living terrestrial salamanders, with reaching up to 351 mm. The aquatic larvae require 2 to 4.5 years to reach metamorphosis. Members of this family are restricted to wooded areas that have clear, permanent streams in which their larvae can metamorphose. Tending to be nocturnal, they can also be found in dark forest (usually redwood or Douglas fir) during the day. Large metamorphosed individuals are aggressive and may cause you to bleed if you are bitten. They are also known to eat small mammals. Adults can produce a
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