Pacific Giant Salamander

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodontidae) are a family of large salamanders.The family includes only a single genus, Dicamptodon. Specimens are up to 30 cm (12 in) long, and are found in the Western USA and South Western British Columbia. Except for their size, they are similar to the mole salamander family (Ambystomatidae) in which they were originally included. While most salamanders are silent, the Pacific giant salamander is one of several salamanders that have vocal abilities. When startled, the salamander may respond with a croaky sounding cry similar to that of a barking dog. Members of this family can either be terrestrial or aquatic when adults.

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