Common name : Inyo mountains slender salamander
Scientific name : Batrachoseps campi
Family : Plethodontidae
Native to : California, United States
Interesting fact : They are ‘lungless’ salamanders that breathe through their skins.
Conservation status : Endangered
The slender salamander is found in the Inyo Mountains in California. Growing to about 6 cm, they have large eyes and are heavily speckled making them appear silvery. Moist areas surrounded by deserts are ideal thriving spots for these night-loving creatures that hide under rocks and moist sand. They feed on small insects and live for 7 to 10 years.
