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Hydromantes from Owens valley California

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Really interesting and nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

What kind of biotope occur this salamander? I mean altitude, type of weather... there are so many different habitats in California (mixed forests of Douglas fir, pines, oaks, coastal scrubs...)
 

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That's amazing Chuck, thanks for sharing.
 

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Lovely! Again, thank you for sharing.
 

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The area is hot desert chaparrel on the East side of the Sierra Mountains. The canyons they live in are steep and shaded, these occur in the waterfall slash zones (all rock & willows). There is a debate as to whether they're a sub species of the H. Platycephalus. The elevation is around 6000-7000 foot level (2000meters+) They do occur lower I'm told. Up the canyon and down below are large pine trees. Here's a view of the range if I can get it to post.
thanks for the comments
Chuck
 

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