INATURALIST Observations 4883436
Ensenada, Baja California: 30.4896, -116.015666: : 12/28/2016: Jorge H. Valdez: 28 Dec 2016 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

INATURALIST Observations 4883441
Ensenada, Baja California: 30.489897, -116.015823: : 12/28/2016: Jorge H. Valdez: 28 Dec 2016 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

INATURALIST Observations 66029168
Ensenada, Baja California: 31.056976, -115.515218: : 4/7/2013: Andrew Gottscho: 7 Apr 2013 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7134.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.780408, -116.600746: : 11/16/2023: Ra├║l Castillo Mart├¡nez: 16 Nov 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.416122, -116.463817: : 1/13/2024: Erik Meling: 13 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 190.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.416836, -116.461124: : 1/13/2024: Cristian A. D. Meling L.: 13 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.804313, -116.571342: : 1/26/2020: Jorge H. Valdez: 26 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.805762, -116.568367: : 2/9/2020: Jorge H. Valdez: 9 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.804858, -116.56807: : 2/9/2020: Anny Peralta: 9 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.803128, -116.56588: : 4/9/2020: Jorge H. Valdez: 9 Apr 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.785428, -116.461442: : 3/6/2024: Jorge H. Valdez: 6 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.785433, -116.461425: : 3/6/2024: Jorge H. Valdez: 6 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.785472, -116.461403: : 3/6/2024: Anny Peralta: 6 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.796745, -116.496217: : 2/10/2019: Anny Peralta: 10 Feb 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Unknown, Baja California: 31.839866, -116.61484: : 1/14/2024: Atonatiuh: 14 Jan 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6213.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Me dijeron que es una Batrachoseps major, una Salamandra de jard├¡n. No estoy segura.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.856735, -116.590048: : 4/14/2020: Javier Erandi P├⌐rez Hern├índez: 14 Apr 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 61.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 2 ejemplares distintos; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Se encontraba debajo de una roca, en un parche de vegetaci├│n nativa tipo matorral (Rhus integrifolia, Bahiopsis laciniata, Baccharis sarothroides, Yucca valida...), aunque hab├¡a una planta ex├│tica (Limonium perezii) relativamente cerca.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29173.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.859834, -116.574022: : 12/11/2025: ├üngel A. Rodr├¡guez: 11 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: Salamandra lombriz, se observaron 2 individuos en una jard├¡n de suculentas conocidas como hielito (Mesembryanthemum crystallium); Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.838761, -116.585992: : 1/15/2023: Daniel Dur├ín Arceo: 15 Jan 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1299.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.866731, -116.596372: : 2/16/2023: Luis De Leon: 16 Feb 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7165.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.859886, -116.57406: : 10/6/2023: A. Albertoo: 6 Oct 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.868344, -116.56683: : 2/12/2018: deuno: 12 Feb 2018 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 122.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.859786, -116.574106: : 11/29/2023: A. Albertoo: 29 Nov 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.855846, -116.525835: : 3/25/2016: sirius8: 25 Mar 2016 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.859892, -116.574072: : 4/21/2024: A. Albertoo: 21 Apr 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.859892, -116.57405: : 4/26/2024: A. Albertoo: 26 Apr 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.857413, -116.592333: : 2/14/2019: Saruh├⌐n Avila Moreno: 14 Feb 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 184.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.8717, -116.611804: : 11/2/2025: ffalcon: 2 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.881281, -116.622705: : 2/2/2020: Edgar Lima Garrido: 2 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 973.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.910278, -116.602778: : 2/26/2020: Andrea Navarro: 26 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.917222, -116.604444: : 2/26/2020: Andrea Navarro: 26 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.9075, -116.604722: : 2/25/2020: Andrea Navarro: 25 Feb 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.905833, -116.605833: : 3/30/2020: Andrea Navarro: 30 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.907554, -116.609589: : 3/11/2017: santiagovp: 11 Mar 2017 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1063.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.881555, -116.616467: : 12/29/2020: Mariel: 29 Dec 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.905092, -116.539537: : 2/14/2021: Erik Meling: 14 Feb 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.904906, -116.539697: : 2/14/2021: Cristian A. D. Meling L.: 14 Feb 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.90495, -116.539786: : 2/14/2021: Erik Meling: 14 Feb 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.88657, -116.583038: : 3/7/2021: abelardoc: 7 Mar 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.892121, -116.634852: : 1/11/2023: sapo__errante: 11 Jan 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 75.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.916645, -116.438903: : 3/18/2023: Erik Meling: 18 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.916935, -116.438685: : 3/18/2023: Cristian A. D. Meling L.: 18 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.916528, -116.438836: : 3/18/2023: Erik Meling: 18 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.886522, -116.583145: : 4/2/2023: abelardoc: 2 Apr 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.868682, -116.565819: : 2/12/2018: deuno: 12 Feb 2018 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 757.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.868782, -116.566486: : 2/12/2018: deuno: 12 Feb 2018 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 122.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.91732, -116.60463: : 2/26/2019: Jorge H. Valdez: 26 Feb 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.909166, -116.603615: : 3/26/2019: Andrea Navarro: 26 Mar 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.909166, -116.603615: : 3/27/2019: Andrea Navarro: 27 Mar 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.916897, -116.604594: : 3/27/2019: Max Rivera: 27 Mar 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: En bosque de encinos; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.909638, -116.60364: : 3/15/2025: ffalcon: 15 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.897853, -116.675767: : 3/24/2025: Kristen Francis: 24 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.979862, -116.61487: : 4/4/2024: Juan Viramontes: 4 Apr 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Under rock; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.030858, -116.845357: : 1/3/2020: Cristian A. D. Meling L.: 3 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.0309, -116.845262: : 1/3/2020: Erik Meling: 3 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.031442, -116.845108: : 1/3/2020: Erik Meling: 3 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.081782, -116.79767: : 1/4/2020: Cristian A. D. Meling L.: 4 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Playas de Rosarito, Baja California: 32.416944, -117.060278: : 1/12/2020: keila99: 12 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.002425, -116.797233: : 1/18/2020: Anny Peralta: 18 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.002425, -116.797225: : 1/18/2020: Anny Peralta: 18 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.002461, -116.797837: : 1/18/2020: Jorge H. Valdez: 18 Jan 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.923817, -116.527405: : 3/16/2020: Erik Meling: 16 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.009211, -116.778795: : 3/22/2020: Jorge H. Valdez: 22 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.009925, -116.777305: : 3/22/2020: Anny Peralta: 22 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.010189, -116.779433: : 3/22/2020: Anny Peralta: 22 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.934308, -116.341238: : 4/4/2020: Erik Meling: 4 Apr 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.431427, -116.744109: : 5/26/2020: yoltic_acosta: 26 May 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 141971.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Rancho Madrigal; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.413469, -117.246619: : 2/5/2015: Jorge H. Valdez: 5 Feb 2015 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Unknown, Baja California: 31.979817, -116.613322: : 2/22/2026: Jorge Enrique Taylor Curiel: 22 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Unknown, Baja California: 31.980694, -116.616531: : 2/21/2026: Jorge H. Valdez: 21 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Unknown, Baja California: 31.987816, -116.635654: : 3/10/2026: Lim├│n Vargas: 10 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 56.00000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.009561, -116.778647: : 1/3/2026: Jorge Enrique Taylor Curiel: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.009628, -116.778658: : 1/3/2026: Jorge Enrique Taylor Curiel: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.009733, -116.77865: : 1/3/2026: Jorge Enrique Taylor Curiel: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.010472, -116.779175: : 1/3/2026: Jorge H. Valdez: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.008506, -116.778281: : 1/3/2026: Jorge H. Valdez: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 18.00000.

Unknown, Baja California: 32.009747, -116.778733: : 1/3/2026: Anny Peralta: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.919033, -116.605056: : 2/24/2021: Jorge H. Valdez: 24 Feb 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.008419, -116.778525: : 1/29/2023: Anny Peralta: 29 Jan 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.042795, -116.794288: : 1/29/2023: Jorge H. Valdez: 29 Jan 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9558.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.06572, -115.903175: : 3/27/2023: Esteban Esquivias: 27 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 37.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.065778, -115.90342: : 3/27/2023: Esteban Esquivias: 27 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.066761, -115.901558: : 3/27/2023: Elisa Luna: 27 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.067075, -115.901712: : 3/27/2023: Elisa Luna: 27 Mar 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 77.00000.

Playas de Rosarito, Baja California: 32.283042, -117.015219: : 4/6/2023: nancygeral: 6 Apr 2023 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 128.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.137594, -116.579056: : 2/26/2024: Max Laubstein: 26 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29146.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.14911, -116.464008: : 2/26/2024: Max Laubstein: 26 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29146.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 32.066878, -116.459935: : 2/26/2024: Noah M. Morales: 26 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29146.00000.

Playas de Rosarito, Baja California: 32.283195, -117.014542: : 3/28/2024: nancygeral: 28 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 32.00000.

Ensenada, Baja California: 31.970297, -116.652603: : 3/13/2019: getsemani0k: 13 Mar 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.565224, -116.508768: : 3/3/2015: Andrea Navarro: 3 Mar 2015 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 708.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.529906, -117.000715: : 3/29/2020: Emil T├⌐llez: 29 Mar 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.56659, -116.5167: : 3/3/2015: Anny Peralta: 3 Mar 2015 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 119606.00000.

GBIFID: 4075700221;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 3456299393;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28.00000.

GBIFID: 3759362630; Occurrence Remarks: ...dead?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 474.00000.

GBIFID: 3712681599;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

GBIFID: 4034919020; Occurrence Remarks: Under garden rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 394.00000.

GBIFID: 4018340368; Occurrence Remarks: Live adult found under a plastic pot after a rainstorm;

San Diego, California: 32.722558, -117.131355: : 3/12/2026: dgats: 12 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 17.00000.

Unknown, California: 32.526778, -116.991753: : 1/4/2026: hammondhou: 4 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29093.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.688558, -116.971754: : 1/25/2026: matthodges698: 25 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.586077, -117.012199: : 1/31/2026: Paul: 31 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 81.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Under a plant pot.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.655958, -117.003308: : 2/8/2025: Sara Allen: 8 Feb 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1836624600; Occurrence Remarks: found at the bottom of the pool alive.;

GBIFID: 1065593144; Occurrence Remarks: 2;

GBIFID: 1088906203; Occurrence Remarks: I guess i wont be cleaning up the rain ditch from leaf litter today. Its a home now. Found 5 individuals in a 1 foot section. The ditch is about 25 feet long, so who knows how many are living in there...;

GBIFID: 1990536868; Occurrence Remarks: Lilâ€™ baby!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 4525165583; Occurrence Remarks: southern clade;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 4528064358; Occurrence Remarks: Dirt adhered to its moist skin.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4597276167; Occurrence Remarks: Found in our pool in a chaparral environment.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 35.00000.

GBIFID: 3070312583; Occurrence Remarks: Genetic tissue sample collected. Salamander was released after metrics were recorded. This is likely a range extension for nigriventris or a new subspecies thereof. A genetic analysis will be run on the collected sample. Comparison of B. nigriventris with B. major:

GBIFID: 891131706; Occurrence Remarks: in my garden;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 5133624484; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a large potted plant;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 571.00000.

GBIFID: 5087753697; Occurrence Remarks: Quantity = 1;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

GBIFID: 1262378824; Occurrence Remarks: 2 more...;

GBIFID: 1265551176; Occurrence Remarks: Out and about...;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2574205694; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander in San Diego Habitat Restoration Area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 196.00000.

GBIFID: 2574282867; Occurrence Remarks: Under leaf litter.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 2574306465; Occurrence Remarks: Under a board.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 2596338333; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals found between moldy wood planks.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 1453327372; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals under trash can after the rain.;

GBIFID: 1453482182; Occurrence Remarks: San Diego County, California, US Great outing with the SDSU Natural History Club!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1457606501; Occurrence Remarks: Found on front steps. From puncture wound and drop off spot, Im pretty sure this is domestic cat casualty. Any other predator would have consumed their prey. A lot of my neighbors have outdoor cats that are regularly picked up at all time of nights by my motion sensored camera.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 1500238942; Occurrence Remarks: Im guessing this is a remnant of garden slender salamander since they are common in that spot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2856603408; Occurrence Remarks: Backyard Garden;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.710423, -116.964325: : 4/21/2017: NHMLA Community Science Program: 21 Apr 2017 :
GBIFID: 1500312855; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Denise Kellogg, sent to rascals@nhm.org. In my backyard under a potted plant hiding in a crack in my wood deck where it is shaded and damp, a full sun area. - Denise Kellogg;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

GBIFID: 3031752816; Occurrence Remarks: I periodically have found these worm salamanders in wetter years. Was thrilled to find them early in this less-than-wet year.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 194.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.52903, -117.115349: : 2/3/2021: Nisdao: 3 Feb 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.569858, -116.667222: : 4/28/2021: Sula Vanderplank: 28 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.551238, -116.676322: : 4/28/2021: Anny Peralta: 28 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7994.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.570131, -116.666458: : 4/27/2021: Jorge H. Valdez: 27 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.569937, -116.66665: : 4/27/2021: Anny Peralta: 27 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.57015, -116.666735: : 4/27/2021: Gerardo Marr├│n: 27 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 157.00000.

Tecate, Baja California: 32.56998, -116.666603: : 4/27/2021: Anny Peralta: 27 Apr 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.524492, -117.039987: : 2/5/2024: platypusman: 5 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.518368, -117.029346: : 3/29/2024: Daniel Bernal: 29 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.486894, -116.955113: : 1/3/2017: Mariana Aguas Hern├índez: 3 Jan 2017 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 196.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Parque del profesor; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.533109, -117.056597: : 4/16/2019: Elizabeth: 16 Apr 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.533333, -117.056664: : 5/2/2019: Elizabeth: 2 May 2019 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.53406, -117.093935: : 3/31/2024: Nisdao: 31 Mar 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Tijuana, Baja California: 32.495477, -116.998909: : 3/19/2025: osq127: 19 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: It looks like an earthworm but it has legs; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.726311, -117.132636: : 11/28/2025: darrensmith: 28 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.74827, -117.142761: : 11/24/2025: Eric Klug: 24 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.739934, -117.041425: : 3/30/2026: Ina Holtschmit: 30 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 2 to 3 inches long. I have never seen one before?; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.820503, -117.18759: : 1/28/2026: Devante(DD) Richard: 28 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.734213, -117.154022: : 2/12/2026: Trent R. Stanley: 12 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.826122, -116.996022: : 1/7/2026: Nathan: 7 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: Wandering through abandoned suburban lot after rains.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.748484, -117.229385: : 4/11/2026: toastysn: 11 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Beneath cobbles in abandoned suburban lot.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found under a plant pot; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.795763, -117.230562: : 1/23/2026: Coral Weaver: 23 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.796178, -117.229525: : 1/23/2026: keguerrero: 23 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 18.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.75091, -117.096464: : 1/28/2026: mcbumbershnazzle: 28 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.790771, -116.856898: : 2/1/2026: beth: 1 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.740662, -116.941147: : 2/4/2026: Amy Huie: 4 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Emerged from cracked concrete during light rain around 9 pm; in suburban neighborhood.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.804721, -117.192718: : 4/3/2026: cdhansen34: 3 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 34.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.790528, -116.847062: : 3/5/2026: jimpark67: 5 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.769528, -117.1932: : 12/10/2025: rachschmidt22: 10 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.767829, -117.023084: : 12/18/2025: stefmalli: 18 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4973.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.737117, -117.229263: : 12/27/2025: jaspermont22: 27 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

GBIFID: 3415714120; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), southwestern San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 275.00000.

GBIFID: 3416136358; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), southwestern San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 50.00000.

GBIFID: 3499373002; Occurrence Remarks: Much more red than the first. Flipped 2 the morning after rain, within 1 foot of eachother;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1527.00000.

GBIFID: 3499395942; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped 2 the morning after rain, within 1 foot of eachother;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1366.00000.

GBIFID: 3712453627; Occurrence Remarks: Sorry about my cracked lens, found this one under a brick I had to move, released under some nearby leaf litter after it warmed up;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.7409, -117.154389: : 4/27/2018: Bradford Hollingsworth: 27 Apr 2018 :
GBIFID: 1841226740; Occurrence Remarks: Balboa Park; Batrachoseps neonate found by Lance Heinemann and John Meitz (Team Ento);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

GBIFID: 1841230858; Occurrence Remarks: Small salamander/newt;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 357.00000.

GBIFID: 3802674488; Occurrence Remarks: Seen on early morning walk;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 3985803752; Occurrence Remarks: In leaf litter at edge of riparian area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 23.00000.

GBIFID: 4076272111; Occurrence Remarks: In concrete enclosed patio;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

GBIFID: 1092900550; Occurrence Remarks: From backyard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 50.00000.

GBIFID: 5167865460; Occurrence Remarks: Old photo, found in 2016 in La Mesa in the middle of the night on a misty night. Iâ€™m thinking it was a southern slender but it looks a bit long to me so not sure if it was just a bigger one or if it is something else;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4510105529; Occurrence Remarks: 5 individuals;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 35.00000.

GBIFID: 4519237089; Occurrence Remarks: Two different individuals found this night in my backyard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 450.00000.

GBIFID: 1993724412; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a rotting wood planter next to a wood pile in my backyard. Roughly 2.5â€ long, the width of a shoelace, copper/red coloration on the tail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 3070287615; Occurrence Remarks: found under a stump;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 3070329635; Occurrence Remarks: I think this is juvenile? Iâ€™ve never seen one so small;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

GBIFID: 3070554615; Occurrence Remarks: under wooden board;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 406.00000.

GBIFID: 2235526468; Occurrence Remarks: Little baby! Found under the same rock I saw an adult a few weeks ago.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4937092760; Occurrence Remarks: Immediately adjacent to Dictionary Hill OSP;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

GBIFID: 2239048127; Occurrence Remarks: Itâ€™s so small I canâ€™t tell if I got real lucky and found a black bellied or garden slender.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

GBIFID: 4994128289; Occurrence Remarks: Found under cardboard in Ocean Beach Community Garden plot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 2251954741; Occurrence Remarks: Baby;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 5063579563; Occurrence Remarks: It has been years since I last saw a SoCal slender at this location. My dad found this little one when moving old wood. Helped them crawl back under some moist wood. Looking forward to seeing them around here in the future.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 1233596409; Occurrence Remarks: San Diego County, California, US;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 168.00000.

GBIFID: 5140015567; Occurrence Remarks: Found under potted tree, shortly after prolonged rains, originally mistaken for redworm. Found 2nd individual approx 1ft away under plastic dog kennel. found near grubs and isopods, earwigs and beetles.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 199.00000.

GBIFID: 5087733734; Occurrence Remarks: Morning after heavy Rainfall. 3 Individuals discovered under same potted plant. Visible micro millipedes and other isopod and redworm under same pot. Total 8 individuals located at this same spot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 199.00000.

GBIFID: 5134418510; Occurrence Remarks: Gardening. Not sure if we hit its tail with the shovel or it separated out of disturbance. Replaced back near the dug site.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1578.00000.

GBIFID: 1291099593; Occurrence Remarks: Found 2 salamanders on sidewalk near Coast Live Oak and rock garden. Found after dark during light rain.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2563656018; Occurrence Remarks: Slender Salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 2573883445; Occurrence Remarks: First one of the year. Poor guy was all desiccated;

GBIFID: 2579259886; Occurrence Remarks: 4 of them.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 2580258536; Occurrence Remarks: Are these the same? the left one is much bigger and more pale;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1650.00000.

GBIFID: 2603280077; Occurrence Remarks: An adult out foraging at night and seven young ones the next day under our birches;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 2609127231; Occurrence Remarks: this individual got caught up in the grasses when I flipped over the pad it was under;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 418.00000.

GBIFID: 891779598; Occurrence Remarks: Under a BBQ cover on the floor;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 891032365; Occurrence Remarks: Saw a total of 8 salamanders, 2 adults and 6 babies under a brick in the backyard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

GBIFID: 1453408179; Occurrence Remarks: Seen under pot in back yard after morning rain, with hitchhiking snail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29066.00000.

GBIFID: 891040335; Occurrence Remarks: Since it rained overnight I wanted to see if anything came to the surface. Within minutes I flipped this slender so I was hopeful but this was the only one I found despite flipping a lot of rocks and artificial cover.;

GBIFID: 891045623; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #1, flipped 2 under same rock. Found 6 total despite being very dry. Last herps for 2013.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 891045688; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #2, flipped with #1 under same rock.;

GBIFID: 891045676; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #3;

GBIFID: 891045706; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #4;

GBIFID: 891045695; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #5, flipped together with #6 under same rock.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

GBIFID: 891045717; Occurrence Remarks: Slender #6, flipped together with #5 under same rock.;

GBIFID: 1453513693; Occurrence Remarks: Found 2 of these in some rotten wood. Are they salamanders? They were 2.5-3 inches long.;

GBIFID: 1453526339; Occurrence Remarks: Found them while gardening under some rotting palm leaves. There was five that we were able to see. Two adults and three babies.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 891053746; Occurrence Remarks: After a day of rain I decided to check one of my flipping spots but only managed 2 slenders and a fence lizard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3008491736; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a log step in the yard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 40.00000.

GBIFID: 3039255902; Occurrence Remarks: I had been noticing holes, but not sure who lived there. Flipped a paver where the holes had been the day before (it rained) and found a salamander.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 683.00000.

GBIFID: 3090901910; Occurrence Remarks: It was under a flowerpot in my yard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 100000.00000.

GBIFID: 3070308412; Occurrence Remarks: 3 of them underneath a piece of plywood;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.796005, -116.868125: : 2/6/2026: jimpark67: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.780717, -117.058628: : 11/27/2025: brycethebug: 27 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found underneath a rock next to a very big worm; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1134.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.024419, -117.280437: : 2/13/2026: pkid4in: 13 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 19.00000.

Unknown, California: 33.00396, -117.354483: : 1/10/2026: Naomi Barber-Choi: 10 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.14392, -117.358203: : 2/8/2024: firgd: 8 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Dead on sidewalk; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.9102, -116.829965: : 2/11/2026: Zarcos: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 4009896421; Occurrence Remarks: Under log next to trail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

GBIFID: 4039401073; Occurrence Remarks: Two salamanders under one board;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 4126695747; Occurrence Remarks: I find these little amphibians around my potted plants frequently! They are very docile and fun to photograph!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1762.00000.

GBIFID: 4137602788; Occurrence Remarks: In sprinkler irrigation box;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.085261, -117.106689: : 2/25/2026: Nathan: 25 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.004596, -116.912762: : 4/3/2026: Grigory Heaton: 3 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.036911, -117.135951: : 2/25/2026: Nathan: 25 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.91695, -117.086844: : 4/18/2026: loganeddington: 18 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 131.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.919429, -117.088578: : 5/18/2026: loganeddington: 18 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 254.00000.

GBIFID: 4018281004; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a potted plant;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.205176, -116.928023: : 1/27/2026: Oonagh Degenhardt: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.916622, -116.879181: : 2/10/2026: Linda Pardy: 10 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148278, -117.250558: : 2/11/2026: earth-n-essence: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Small and thin salamander. Very big eyes and long tail.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 196.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.9166, -116.879151: : 2/10/2026: Alan King: 10 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.10000.

San Diego, California: 33.148914, -117.250222: : 2/11/2026: lampro_levin: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.14816, -117.250996: : 2/11/2026: flowingcrow: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148287, -117.250441: : 2/11/2026: Brian Keller: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 21.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148317, -117.250587: : 2/11/2026: shary_f: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148281, -117.250572: : 2/11/2026: sophnoel: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148269, -117.250558: : 2/11/2026: Hawksiga: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148228, -117.250528: : 2/11/2026: helenfan: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 36.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.148317, -117.250553: : 2/11/2026: harrypachingchong: 11 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.837197, -116.764672: : 2/14/2026: Jacob Dishion: 14 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.233, -117.249911: : 2/15/2026: paigegrinnell: 15 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 111.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.201255, -117.126913: : 2/16/2026: jdog77: 16 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Fished out of the swimming pool; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.145814, -117.140994: : 2/20/2026: vertarbre: 20 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Yucca Artemisia Baccharis chaparral.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.025331, -116.998467: : 2/23/2026: pavelbykau: 23 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Smallest Ive ever seen; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.955175, -117.096614: : 2/24/2026: Nathan: 24 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 33.085181, -117.151451: : 2/24/2026: Logan Barrios: 24 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 33.150686, -117.178006: : 3/4/2026: cupnoodles: 4 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 189.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.90294, -116.84179: : 3/7/2026: mrwalkway: 7 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.208862, -117.192987: : 5/6/2026: LaceySD83: 6 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Batrachoseps cf. major; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.233897, -117.051719: : 2/8/2026: c_merrylees: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.233938, -117.051772: : 2/8/2026: c_merrylees: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.329286, -118.338539: : 12/6/2025: Pat Zehm: 6 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.329347, -118.338638: : 12/6/2025: Pat Zehm: 6 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.913375, -116.893028: : 1/12/2026: Dalton Logan: 12 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1146.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.154982, -117.237384: : 1/13/2026: cupnoodles: 13 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 116.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.913092, -116.896753: : 1/13/2026: nathantay: 13 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.914095, -116.892728: : 1/16/2026: nathantay: 16 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.914353, -116.892703: : 1/16/2026: nathantay: 16 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.909775, -116.87825: : 1/20/2026: pavelbykau: 20 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.888488, -117.238755: : 1/17/2026: Michael Zelun Lee: 17 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 41.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.913197, -116.895042: : 1/27/2026: Alan Torretto: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.913525, -116.89315: : 1/27/2026: Alan Torretto: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.324488, -116.966622: : 1/27/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.033767, -117.27185: : 2/1/2026: burkekm: 1 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.98277, -116.9891: : 4/13/2026: anyagor: 13 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.910412, -117.030501: : 11/15/2025: ruaridhcutting: 15 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29071.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.165228, -117.348382: : 11/28/2025: wildlife86: 28 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4506.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.059383, -117.301597: : 12/26/2025: Don Rideout: 26 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

San Diego, California: 32.948129, -117.091316: : 3/31/2025: Natalie Waldschmidt: 31 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 33.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.916496, -116.879196: : 6/5/2025: Brandi Rene Sanchez RandomBirdLover: 5 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 179.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.91653, -116.87922: : 6/5/2025: kelccole: 5 Jun 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

GBIFID: 3456538005; Occurrence Remarks: Gravid female Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major major) discovered under a log, central San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 1836621884; Occurrence Remarks: 6 slender salamanders were found under wet logs on a rainy day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 1836621992; Occurrence Remarks: This and one other were seen active on the ground at night;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

GBIFID: 3456784239; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), central San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 100.00000.

GBIFID: 3455949699; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), central San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 200.00000.

GBIFID: 3455587519; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), northwestern San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 100.00000.

GBIFID: 3457061152; Occurrence Remarks: Subadult Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), western San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 3456277583; Occurrence Remarks: Found when moving potted plants;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 203.00000.

GBIFID: 3468799539; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1039.00000.

GBIFID: 3759854291; Occurrence Remarks: Three individuals found in my backyard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.08358, -117.085939: : 4/21/2018: Bradford Hollingsworth: 21 Apr 2018 :
GBIFID: 1839229656; Occurrence Remarks: Felicita County Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 1052602534; Occurrence Remarks: Last herp outing of 2014, was hoping for arboreal salamanders, but no luck, did flip 5 slenders though so didnt get skunked. First one flipped and photoed.;

GBIFID: 1052602535; Occurrence Remarks: #4 slender.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 1052602531; Occurrence Remarks: #2 slender.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1052602526; Occurrence Remarks: #3 slender.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 1052602538; Occurrence Remarks: #5 slender.;

GBIFID: 1088900431; Occurrence Remarks: We have a few of these that live and breed in our yard. I have pictures of 7 of them, but there could be more. The smallest one I found is an inch, and is pretty much solid black. We have larger juveniles and full sized adults as well.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3947219920; Occurrence Remarks: I love these. Still a mystery to me how they survive dry season.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.8893, -117.2371: : 1/7/2023: Winsten Slowswakey: 7 Jan 2023 :

GBIFID: 4022229843; Occurrence Remarks: I found it under a plank at Barnett elementary school;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

GBIFID: 4028972188; Occurrence Remarks: Has chunk of tail missing on right underside, not very responsive however temperature was 38 F this morningâ€¦ found in garden mulch;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 4034968500; Occurrence Remarks: Found in back yard under a rock.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 4978177601; Occurrence Remarks: Found in native plant garden;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 37.00000.

GBIFID: 4067145996; Occurrence Remarks: Very small, mistaken for a dropped lizard tail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4075895049; Occurrence Remarks: Under a tree round;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.92355, -117.256683: : 5/21/2010: Bradford Hollingsworth: 21 May 2010 :
GBIFID: 1132414192; Occurrence Remarks: Parry Grove, Torrey Pines State Reserve Elev: 78 meters Found by Rob Lovich & Doug Powers during the 2010 BioBlitz;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 4442523489; Occurrence Remarks: Second salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4465709507; Occurrence Remarks: First time finding a B. major major on the island outside of hiding. It was crossing the Hermitâ€™s Gulch trail. Everytime Iâ€™ve seen them, they have been flipped. No recent rain event when the salamander was found.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4506315481; Occurrence Remarks: Under log in Quercus agrifolia leaf litter;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 25.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.340336, -118.318714: : 12/30/2023: Chloe and Trevor Van Loon: 30 Dec 2023 :

GBIFID: 4597018362; Occurrence Remarks: Under log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 60.00000.

GBIFID: 4607373011; Occurrence Remarks: Underneath the trash bins;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2006045748; Occurrence Remarks: In landscaping railroad tie used as a retaining wall;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 4852361057; Occurrence Remarks: Found under wet cardboard in someones garden;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 35.00000.

GBIFID: 2244206838; Occurrence Remarks: During rain, it is not uncommon to see wandering slender salamanders, this one was let go immediately after the photo;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 85.00000.

GBIFID: 5087126275; Occurrence Remarks: Borrego Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps ssp.);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

GBIFID: 3070550661; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals under the same log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

GBIFID: 5087667529; Occurrence Remarks: Iâ€™ve seen these a few times in Oceanside when it rains but always forget to post on here;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 5133652614; Occurrence Remarks: Uncovered these two while weeding by hand. They were nestled in the tall, wet grass together. Gave me quite the surprise when I realized that I hadnâ€™t disturbed yet another earthwormâ€¦ I wouldâ€™ve thought a salamander would scurry off to find cover further away! They had plenty of time to hear me coming as I slowly weeded in their direction! I accidentally touched one of them and half-pulled it up with the grass since I did not know that it was there, yet even *that* didnâ€™t provoke it. I hadnâ€™t even seen the other one until it decided to poke its head out (instead of running away). I went and found a big piece of fallen sycamore bark for these two to hide under so that I could be sure that I wouldnâ€™t accidentally run into them again. It was very easy to nudge them both over to it. Very cooperative amphibians.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

GBIFID: 1249291308; Occurrence Remarks: Found in Alpine, CA.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 1249292697; Occurrence Remarks: San Diego County, California, US;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 1270045500; Occurrence Remarks: Found under rock by Jerry Jacobs at Oakoasis County Open Space Preserve at 12620 Wildcat Canyon Road along 3 mile loop trail mile at about 1:30 pm during a San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneer hike.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2563476846; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped under rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 2563476821; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped under log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 2540887980; Occurrence Remarks: Found two on sidewalk in front of our house. Rainy cold and dark. Returned to same spot.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 2557750745; Occurrence Remarks: These have been showing up for the past week or 2.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

GBIFID: 2557798816; Occurrence Remarks: Adorable teeny tiny legs. Daughter found outside near plants. Damp humid cold evening. Returned to exact location where found.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 82.00000.

GBIFID: 2573930003; Occurrence Remarks: Under board in grass & forbes at edge of shrubs;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 3079539786; Occurrence Remarks: Mira Mesa, San Diego;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 3070324856; Occurrence Remarks: 30 years of gardening and this is the first one Iâ€™ve seen in the yard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 2597883034; Occurrence Remarks: Its amazing what you can find underneath a barrel;

GBIFID: 2609101078; Occurrence Remarks: Hanging out underneath a potted plant, found him after the rains stopped.;

GBIFID: 3070529891; Occurrence Remarks: at least 8 under the same rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 2609177091; Occurrence Remarks: I do not know for sure if it is this kind.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2609262804; Occurrence Remarks: I donâ€™t know what kind of salamander this is?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2611182675; Occurrence Remarks: About 4 feet up the trunk of a Eucalyptus;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2620078123; Occurrence Remarks: First time seeing one of these here in the last ten years!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 2620026197; Occurrence Remarks: very small juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 891772776; Occurrence Remarks: Two Garden Slender Salamanders (Batrachoseps major major) I found them in the leaf litter underneath an oak tree where they were utilizing a log for shelter and to keep moist. Both had a glossy tone with reflective speckles and one of them had a really cryptic coloration with red and brown undertones more pronounced in the tail. I found them around noon. The ground was very moist since it rained the previous day.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 1453308561; Occurrence Remarks: Under a rotting log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2802798033; Occurrence Remarks: 1.5-2â€ long, was found about a foot deep in clay soil;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 1453402122; Occurrence Remarks: Fat;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1453404606; Occurrence Remarks: San Diego County, California, US Valley Center Trail Association Bioblitz;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1453404566; Occurrence Remarks: San Diego County, California, US Valley Center Trail Association Bioblitz;

GBIFID: 891038354; Occurrence Remarks: These were the first slenders we ever flipped, I think there were at least 6 total under same log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 111.00000.

GBIFID: 891041477; Occurrence Remarks: Despite the rain the ground wasnt very wet and not much moisture under rocks so I was lucky to flip this one Amphib!;

GBIFID: 1453465354; Occurrence Remarks: Saw about 10 total here.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 1453502552; Occurrence Remarks: Sorry for the dark background, but thats what we found him on, under a bridge, after much recent rain.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1500295526; Occurrence Remarks: Found recently deceased.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

GBIFID: 1291166532; Occurrence Remarks: Found with two others under coverboard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

GBIFID: 2988518036; Occurrence Remarks: Seen in decomposing leaves in my garden. Slow moving. Seemed to dislike sunlight. Im always glad to see it in my garden;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 2988587168; Occurrence Remarks: I donâ€™t know what kind of salamander this is, could anyone help me? I found it in my pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 3039377293; Occurrence Remarks: Found in backyard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 181.00000.

GBIFID: 3090567039; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander or skink;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 3109245859; Occurrence Remarks: Touched & moved it with a stick but it was motionless and did not react :( I think it was dead- or is this normal? It was not under a rock, it was completely out in the open with a couple of snails nearby. Itsâ€™ underside was white-ish silver and slimy or wet looking. Air temperature was 54-56 degrees ish at 11:32pm.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

GBIFID: 3109296851; Occurrence Remarks: Two baby ones, and a little slug in the lower right!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

GBIFID: 3109324834; Occurrence Remarks: Another one!!!!! With a bullet casing for size comparison. Iâ€™ve seen at least 3 others I havenâ€™t put on iNaturalist. This is crazy how many there are!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

GBIFID: 1805380579; Occurrence Remarks: Found under plastic that I was using to protect the newly painted threshold from rain. At the door going to the patio.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

GBIFID: 3070554401; Occurrence Remarks: Found 2 under some oak bark on the ground.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.834853, -117.207245: : 8/16/2025: whitneyhaluza: 16 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

San Diego, California: 32.974502, -117.131364: : 12/23/2025: kclarksdnhmorg: 23 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.302386, -116.985183: : 1/27/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 27 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

San Diego, California: 33.025236, -116.807869: : 1/3/2026: time2botanize: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Orange, California: 33.855988, -117.950429: : 2/25/2018: NHMLA Community Science Program: 25 Feb 2018 :
GBIFID: 1836589190; Occurrence Remarks: Photo and observation by Lorinda Peterson, submitted via email rascals@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.606871, -117.666592: : 10/26/2025: Sue Shigenaga: 26 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.836678, -117.599045: : 11/22/2025: jmenzie: 22 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Ventura, California: 34.155423, -118.846814: : 11/22/2025: Stop4Snakes!: 22 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.938646, -117.469657: : 11/23/2025: A_Bug_Fan: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.938717, -117.469675: : 11/23/2025: A_Bug_Fan: 23 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.042313, -117.84581: : 11/24/2025: Matthew Quesada: 24 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Orange, California: 33.635863, -117.667045: : 11/25/2025: face_meat: 25 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Orange, California: 33.851948, -117.844571: : 11/27/2025: James Parham: 27 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.711175, -118.055375: : 2/4/2024: scincoides: 4 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Orange, California: 33.711539, -118.052814: : 2/4/2024: scincoides: 4 Feb 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 73.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.177095, -117.988975: : 12/23/2025: samstrich: 23 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.716155, -118.297072: : 5/3/2025: ramoizote: 3 May 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Orange, California: 33.77723, -118.096772: : 2/18/2026: Adam Jay: 18 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Buried in moist leaf litter under oak tree; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.834745, -118.168862: : 4/20/2026: aelston12: 20 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 17.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.07948, -118.460322: : 3/21/2026: NHMLA Community Science Program: 21 Mar 2026 :
Occurrence Remarks: This observation was made by S. Schmidt via RASCals@nhm.org; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found in my pool; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found in my pool, alive; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Small, skinny salamander in my backyard. Was surprised to see this here because itΓÇÖs ordinarily very dry and not very close to the drainage ditches where the frogs hang out. Last photo is a rough size comparison with my hand, maybe 4-5 inches long including the tail; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: very chill and relatively friendly my first salamander ever!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.82871, -117.743861: : 11/17/2025: Julia Black: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 112.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: First time seeing a SOCAL slender sallie and this one moved so much more compared to black-bellied slender salaies. I really love the opalescent skin too.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.358645, -118.45288: : 11/18/2025: awendtii: 18 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 434.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.835096, -118.169405: : 11/16/2025: aelston12: 16 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 105.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: I saw six salamanders in one night; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

Orange, California: 33.621246, -117.906509: : 1/3/2026: sashacahill: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Orange, California: 33.748833, -118.102119: : 1/21/2026: Kevin Fistanic: 21 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Some type of salamander, the first one I found and photographed. Found under a wood plank in moist dying grass. There were two right next to each other.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 37.00000.

Orange, California: 33.749407, -118.097657: : 4/2/2025: avalyles: 2 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 40.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Several organisms found together under rock; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Doubled up. Adult and juvenile.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.593908, -117.183061: : 2/14/2026: minusclover3202: 14 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Orange, California: 33.589333, -117.766388: : 2/8/2026: Michael Zelun Lee: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Orange, California: 33.871703, -117.865713: : 2/16/2026: mc_california: 16 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Orange, California: 33.871738, -117.8657: : 2/16/2026: mc_california: 16 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 7.00000.

Orange, California: 33.87175, -117.865678: : 2/16/2026: mc_california: 16 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: A particularly massive B. major; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.355655, -118.437645: : 3/5/2026: Mark Fischer: 5 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.120047, -118.18995: : 3/8/2026: derkrodg: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

Orange, California: 33.749763, -118.097053: : 11/17/2025: Adam Jay: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Orange, California: 33.749805, -118.095069: : 11/17/2025: Adam Jay: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.011183, -118.366495: : 11/17/2025: sophhamm: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 105.00000.

Orange, California: 33.605333, -117.777827: : 4/30/2026: Erik Atwell: 30 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

San Bernardino, California: 34.133589, -117.197181: : 4/30/2026: Lucas Ramirez: 30 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.807963, -118.17945: : 4/16/2026: Navneet Kaur: 16 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.807981, -118.178268: : 4/16/2026: Faizah :): 16 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 21.00000.

Orange, California: 33.749734, -118.094699: : 12/27/2025: Steven Kurniawidjaja: 27 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 177.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.975424, -118.032678: : 12/31/2025: Jessica: 31 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8733.00000.

Orange, California: 33.807125, -117.824738: : 1/2/2026: reggieoc: 2 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.983667, -117.301208: : 1/3/2026: Logan Barrios: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Orange, California: 33.621395, -117.90638: : 1/3/2026: itazura: 3 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.796802, -118.163452: : 1/4/2026: angel_ramirez: 4 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Riverside, California: 33.821077, -117.143881: : 1/10/2026: california_every_reptile: 10 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.777278, -118.096764: : 1/20/2026: Adam Jay: 20 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 31.00000.

Orange, California: 33.645887, -117.892638: : 1/21/2026: california_every_reptile: 21 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.22307, -118.428253: : 1/22/2026: esmeandplants: 22 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: First one sighted out of its own accord and not because i moved a rock or mulch.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.895279, -117.970084: : 2/6/2026: Caleb Martinez: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.989245, -117.391297: : 2/6/2026: pajricha: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 53.00000.

Orange, California: 33.568337, -117.649422: : 2/7/2026: scincoides: 7 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.834675, -118.168938: : 3/2/2026: aelston12: 2 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.834713, -118.168983: : 3/2/2026: aelston12: 2 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 14.00000.

Orange, California: 33.754265, -117.893077: : 3/22/2026: Sam Wilson: 22 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 80.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.176628, -118.521478: : 10/7/2025: Charlotte Wilson: 7 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Occurrence Remarks: Goofy lifer. We saw a second one that was an adult but I didnΓÇÖt get pics Riverside County; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.852432, -117.928997: : 12/8/2025: NHMLA Community Science Program: 8 Dec 2025 :
Occurrence Remarks: This observation was submitted by G. Bossley via RASCals@nhm.org Additional details: Found in my backyard under cardboard soaked box and moist dirt. We have a lot of trees and mulch.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Orange, California: 33.777095, -118.096619: : 12/19/2025: Adam Jay: 19 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

Orange, California: 33.710698, -117.651878: : 12/20/2025: Caleb Martinez: 20 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found under a coverboard.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28957.00000.

Orange, California: 33.75799, -117.775136: : 11/20/2025: california_every_reptile: 20 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.643914, -117.260327: : 12/23/2025: xojacks: 23 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 87173.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.33589, -118.05198: : 12/23/2025: Moses Aubrey: 23 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28846.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: I saw six salamanders in one night; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

Orange, California: 33.749788, -118.098768: : 12/25/2025: ameshess: 25 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 76.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Humid at night after raining prior.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Riverside, California: 33.910837, -116.951157: : 6/5/2026: Jay W: 5 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1172.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.777466, -118.09692: : 11/16/2025: Adam Jay: 16 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 41.00000.

Orange, California: 33.829108, -117.744217: : 11/17/2025: Tom Minh Van: 17 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.398477, -118.539824: : 11/25/2025: Sam S: 25 Nov 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 55.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.77758, -118.09693: : 12/19/2025: Adam Jay: 19 Dec 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 16.00000.

GBIFID: 1836578560; Occurrence Remarks: It slithered off before I got a picture of its belly, but the belly was very pale in color.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 3456948796; Occurrence Remarks: Small hatchling size;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3457134181; Occurrence Remarks: Small juvenile;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3456234576; Occurrence Remarks: Adult;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Orange, California: 33.619635, -117.615348: : 3/17/2018: NHMLA Community Science Program: 17 Mar 2018 :
GBIFID: 1836667048; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Benjamin Victor, sent to rascals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

GBIFID: 3455670067; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major), northeastern San Diego County, California;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.112003, -118.416223: : 1/6/2022: NHMLA Community Science Program: 6 Jan 2022 :
GBIFID: 3456935965; Occurrence Remarks: Courtesy of Erica C. Skin translucent and lighter on the belly than the top.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.837227, -118.357438: : 2/8/2022: NHMLA Community Science Program: 8 Feb 2022 :
GBIFID: 3468793066; Occurrence Remarks: Courtesy of Chris W.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4009887433; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a rotting branch.;

GBIFID: 3499428016; Occurrence Remarks: Found in grass that was covered by va tarp;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 3858298904; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a damp tarp;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 45.00000.

GBIFID: 1838312595; Occurrence Remarks: 2 small salamanders and 1 larger one;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 184.00000.

GBIFID: 3759959374; Occurrence Remarks: Found it belly up at the bottom of my fountain. Its moving slightly when touched, but isnt doing too well.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1037.00000.

GBIFID: 1848751052; Occurrence Remarks: Found it under my planter.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 5108073560; Occurrence Remarks: Cleaning the side yard under old rotted planks...left the planks there. One large one and about 4 smaller ones;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 115803.00000.

GBIFID: 1052584321; Occurrence Remarks: Photo by Paul Montanez;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2115.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.21466, -118.386356: : 1/24/2015: NHMLA Community Science Program: 24 Jan 2015 :
GBIFID: 1065603294; Occurrence Remarks: Habitat: small urban/suburban garden in Tujunga â€“ specifically under the large piece of pine bark behind the solar light in the habitat photo. - Kimball Garrett Observation and photos by Kimball Garrett.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28846.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.103671, -117.810489: : 3/18/2018: NHMLA Community Science Program: 18 Mar 2018 :
GBIFID: 1848752994; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Ruthie Castro and daughter, sent via text.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1065614200; Occurrence Remarks: Three large individuals were all found under the same board, active, and with no intention to sit still.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

GBIFID: 3881878323; Occurrence Remarks: lower San Dimas Canyon;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3514.00000.

GBIFID: 4014862654; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander? Found at the bottom of our local pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 195.00000.

GBIFID: 1088942012; Occurrence Remarks: Also see post 1378774 where this salamander is compared to B. nigriventris;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 3963628604; Occurrence Remarks: Under a rock in our yard. Such a surprise after a summer of watering only 2x a week.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13.00000.

GBIFID: 1880628587; Occurrence Remarks: Found this guy wandering at the bottom of a swimming pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 194.00000.

GBIFID: 3963336843; Occurrence Remarks: Found this salamander in my backyard. Not sure exactly what species it is. They come out after it rains, hiding under buckets and trash bins. Ive seen several in the past, they range in size: one was tiny like an inch long, and one was almost the size of an office stapler.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3608.00000.

GBIFID: 3988611831; Occurrence Remarks: First sighting in Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve afaik, was lethargic at first and then got moving a minute or two after being flipped;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 395.00000.

Orange, California: 33.460297, -117.669702: : 3/8/2015: NHMLA Community Science Program: 8 Mar 2015 :
GBIFID: 1088964415; Occurrence Remarks: Found Mar 11, 2015 by Adam Ortiz (age 15). - Randy Ortiz Observation and photo by Adam and Randy Ortiz, sent to rascals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 30.00000.

GBIFID: 4015365319; Occurrence Remarks: Not exactly sure on the species. Found under a rotting log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.00000.

GBIFID: 4022077295; Occurrence Remarks: In a friendâ€™s front yardâ€¦although not shown this had the light belly and chin that eliminates nigriventrisâ€¦also larger than that species averagesâ€¦my friend is also a salamander researcher..lol.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4028765150; Occurrence Remarks: About 5.5 inches in length;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4029114431; Occurrence Remarks: Pale underside;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4028751722; Occurrence Remarks: found under a large log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4028606877; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals found under the same log as a B nigriventris.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.173337, -118.094624: : 2/6/2023: Boaz Benaiah Solorio: 6 Feb 2023 :
GBIFID: 4028964954; Occurrence Remarks: I flipped this log and found one last time around, this time there was an additional Salamander. Previous observation from this flip: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147751454;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4034721092; Occurrence Remarks: Lifer Southern California Slender Salamanders. Photos 4 and 5 show a Black-bellied Slender Salamander on the left and a Southern California Slender Salamander on the right.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4039208264; Occurrence Remarks: Observed these Salamanders under a log. The southernmost species is Batrachoseps major, the Southern California Slender Salamander, which has one of the largest geographic ranges of the 21 currently recognized species of Batrachoseps in terms of both area (IUCN, 2018) and linear extent. Its native range extends throughout more coastal regions of generally arid southern California, USA, and northern Baja California, Mexico, from the Los Angeles and San Bernardino basins to at least El Rosario on the Baja California Peninsula, with an isolated population in the Sierra San Pedro MÃ¡rtir (Grismer, 2002; MartÃnez-Solano et al., 2012) (Fig. 2B). Perhaps more than any other species of Batrachoseps, B. major has successfully adapted to living in suburban environments. (Elizabeth L. Jockuschâ€‹1,2, Robert W. Hansen2, Robert N. Fisher3, David B. Wake2,4 );; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 725.00000.

GBIFID: 4137707717; Occurrence Remarks: I saw the heads go by but didnâ€™t want to harass them for a better shot;

GBIFID: 4062545129; Occurrence Remarks: Disclaimer: This observation includes ALL the photographs I intended to take of this particular organism. That may NOT include images of the entire organism, all of its defining characteristics, or the general area in which it was found. I am already aware that this may reduce the likelihood of a species level identification.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 68.00000.

GBIFID: 4067229800; Occurrence Remarks: Same individual I found in my backyard 2 months ago but now missing his tail â˜¹ï¸;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4067317884; Occurrence Remarks: Located under a faithful tree-stump I check every few weeks. Largest one Iâ€™ve seen so far.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4067503340; Occurrence Remarks: Likely one of these two: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148270808;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4067711352; Occurrence Remarks: Likely one of these two: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148270808;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4075631278; Occurrence Remarks: Found living in my compost pile, I believe thereâ€™s a second one too; pale belly (last photo);; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 21.00000.

GBIFID: 4075927360; Occurrence Remarks: Under a moist rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 11.00000.

GBIFID: 4076377248; Occurrence Remarks: Neat little salamander in my yard under a log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

GBIFID: 4116644889; Occurrence Remarks: Released after photos taken;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4127396373; Occurrence Remarks: if you thought this was a turd idt youre far from wrong;

GBIFID: 4133849876; Occurrence Remarks: A Garden Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps major major) found under a cover board by the lake trail. Photos by Â©Jonathan Wright, used with permission.;

GBIFID: 4165568624; Occurrence Remarks: Commonly found in yard under bricks, pots, stones, etc.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 38.00000.

GBIFID: 1948738911; Occurrence Remarks: Theres been a small population of these living in the same suburban garden for at least twenty years.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3299.00000.

GBIFID: 1986584525; Occurrence Remarks: Under a board.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.358203, -118.360817: : 12/30/2023: Chloe and Trevor Van Loon: 30 Dec 2023 :

GBIFID: 4516758969; Occurrence Remarks: Found this guy with a family of 4 underneath an artists conk mushroom!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 4516778400; Occurrence Remarks: Found under man made log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4519102560; Occurrence Remarks: Is this actually a salamander? It was under a plastic bag of soil. I thought it was a baby alligator lizard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3316.00000.

San Bernardino, California: 34.053408, -117.1791: : 2/10/2024: Ross Massimiano, DVM: 10 Feb 2024 :
GBIFID: 4522758496; Occurrence Remarks: Found a few times over the years. Didnâ€™t expect to see these in my own backyard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4527967294; Occurrence Remarks: there was a snot bubble on the nose so i am assumimg it was ill otherwise there would be a belly pic, it was also cold! which made me surprised to see it, it was damp/ humid because of recent rain;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 157.00000.

GBIFID: 4852632291; Occurrence Remarks: Not the giant earthworm i thought i was picking up. Went Secret of Nimh on his rock. Gave him many new rocks as compensation.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.962035, -118.393704: : 2/1/2019: NHMLA Community Science Program: 1 Feb 2019 :
GBIFID: 1993725336; Occurrence Remarks: Photo and observation contributed by V. Lopez.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4536013711; Occurrence Remarks: Found crawling across a busy hike-and-bike trail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4846755047; Occurrence Remarks: While I was gardening and as the salamander slowly hid under the dirt, an earthworm passed under the tail.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4606898342; Occurrence Remarks: Whiting ranch walking across muddy path.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4606710604; Occurrence Remarks: Found it under a rock in sycamore canyon it was pretty sunny.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 4606868641; Occurrence Remarks: Pulling out Vinca, found nine of these little fellows in a 20ft by 20 ft area.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 4606868147; Occurrence Remarks: Found next to centipede under rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4846928934; Occurrence Remarks: Baby!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4846970656; Occurrence Remarks: Forgot to take belly picture;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4846914062; Occurrence Remarks: Forgot to take belly picture;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 3090737477; Occurrence Remarks: Different individual. Smaller and darker than the other one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 32.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.019461, -118.252574: : 1/28/2010: NHMLA Community Science Program: 28 Jan 2010 :
GBIFID: 2012994706; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Sylva Blackstone.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 3773172319; Occurrence Remarks: Shorter and thinner than the other 2.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 24.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.10038, -118.15909: : 1/24/2024: griffin_finding_creatures: 24 Jan 2024 :

GBIFID: 4863797884; Occurrence Remarks: Found in a bluebird nest box that hangs from a wire. The parents may have tried feeding it to their chicks?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 539.00000.

GBIFID: 4863770781; Occurrence Remarks: Found dried up on a driveway;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 48.00000.

GBIFID: 2234762374; Occurrence Remarks: Under a tree log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4875468186; Occurrence Remarks: Flipped a roof tile in a swamp and found this guy, dont worry those amphibian lovers I had wet hands.;

GBIFID: 2269209560; Occurrence Remarks: Baby under a stepping stone. I didnt want to disturb it by checking its underside for further proof- only garden slender salamanders have been observed at this enclosed site.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 2.00000.

GBIFID: 3079516571; Occurrence Remarks: Found in irrigation control box;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 202.00000.

GBIFID: 4908244668; Occurrence Remarks: Found during habitat restoration. Shown to volunteers for educational purposes then released in a safe location. Reported to CDFW.;

GBIFID: 2238837396; Occurrence Remarks: baby under the stepping stone;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 4954461932; Occurrence Remarks: naherp record 136032;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 2244269767; Occurrence Remarks: After some late spring rain;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 2244270461; Occurrence Remarks: After some late spring rain;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

Orange, California: 33.889343, -117.935702: : 12/4/2024: NHMLA Community Science Program: 4 Dec 2024 :
GBIFID: 4994257874; Occurrence Remarks: This observation was made by J. Kubota via RASCals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5007247189; Occurrence Remarks: large; forceps are 8â€ for comparison;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 5063392530; Occurrence Remarks: Approximately 5 inches long. Found underneath oxalis in very moist soil.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 1233596603; Occurrence Remarks: Under coverboard. ~5 long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5133655292; Occurrence Remarks: Found and photographed by Chris Self.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 813.00000.

GBIFID: 5069910905; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 926.00000.

GBIFID: 5076961505; Occurrence Remarks: Was wondering when Iâ€™d finally see one of these at this park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 206.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.08608, -118.054405: : 3/11/2023: NHMLA Community Science Program: 11 Mar 2023 :
GBIFID: 5087278737; Occurrence Remarks: This observation was submitted by J. Chang via RASCals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.059333, -118.141651: : 2/21/2025: NHMLA Community Science Program: 21 Feb 2025 :
GBIFID: 5087242943; Occurrence Remarks: This observation was submitted by J. Chang via RASCals@nhm.org.;

GBIFID: 1249281341; Occurrence Remarks: Under coverboard (after rain).;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5087644514; Occurrence Remarks: Found on a cool, foggy morning;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

GBIFID: 5108090696; Occurrence Remarks: Disturbed their wood mulch love shack. Shame upon the hoomin;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1249286893; Occurrence Remarks: Under a board;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5088147520; Occurrence Remarks: This observation was submitted by J. Lara via RASCals@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.837714, -117.532133: : 2/15/2025: ERHS Animal Conservation Club: 15 Feb 2025 :

GBIFID: 5104727032; Occurrence Remarks: Gray belly, large;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 2269224762; Occurrence Remarks: Newt?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 61.00000.

GBIFID: 5108477307; Occurrence Remarks: Very tiny. Less than an inch long. Mint for scale.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 18.00000.

GBIFID: 5134281208; Occurrence Remarks: I would not have moved that pot if i knew youd moved into the basement sir;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1453074577; Occurrence Remarks: Sighted one adult and two visible infant (?) salamanders under large rock. Location was different from previous salamander observation. Specimens were somewhat lethargic.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 1253306676; Occurrence Remarks: Under the coverboard in a little foxhole tunnel. After lifting the coverboard, its front portion would quickly curl back toward its tail and then straighten back out.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5134220202; Occurrence Remarks: Found in garden.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 5140356400; Occurrence Remarks: saw this salamander under a brick in very moist dirt;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27.00000.

GBIFID: 5140908546; Occurrence Remarks: Underneath a potted plant;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

GBIFID: 2626306310; Occurrence Remarks: At least 3 larger (adult?) salamanders were present.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 30.00000.

GBIFID: 1322995259; Occurrence Remarks: Three under trash;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 27.00000.

GBIFID: 1257413448; Occurrence Remarks: Belly not dark at all. Found on top of a dry hill, under an old fence post;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1262377825; Occurrence Remarks: Under coverboard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1262386226; Occurrence Remarks: two Garden Slender Salamanders after a big downpour earlier in the afternoon pic 1,2,3 are of Salamander A in pic 3 I tried to get its belly pic 4, 6, 7 is Salamander B pic 5 is a further out view with both. Specimen A in bottom center left and B by the green plant pic 8 is the plant bed in daylight;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Orange, California: 33.745396, -117.814636: : 3/26/2016: NHMLA Community Science Program: 26 Mar 2016 :
GBIFID: 1453078053; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo submitted by Kristen Nesselrod via email to rascals@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 220.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.917786, -118.169722: : 6/23/2019: NHMLA Community Science Program: 23 Jun 2019 :
GBIFID: 2294535473; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Christopher and Corrina Garcia, sent to nature@nhm.org by Cat. Waters.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 2444982441; Occurrence Remarks: Found at Oak Canyon Nature Center. The large eyes of this small salamander suggests Garden Slender Salamander.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1265565910; Occurrence Remarks: stumpy tail;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 1265585347; Occurrence Remarks: We found this newt/salamander within a compost pile at a nearby kids camp at Howlands Landing. Not sure if this is a young one or an adult;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 49.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.135468, -118.112851: : 4/20/2016: NHMLA Community Science Program: 20 Apr 2016 :
GBIFID: 1265589850; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo taken by Paul Martin, sent to nature@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1270045629; Occurrence Remarks: Found underneath detached concrete slab in backyard. Total of six salamanders were observed at a variety of sizes.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 1272084591; Occurrence Remarks: This is a picture of a salamander I found living under our wood pile in Covina, California. - James Stilley Observation and photo by James Stilley, sent to nature@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1562876661; Occurrence Remarks: found under ceramic pot;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 2465160222; Occurrence Remarks: Deceased :(;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 26.00000.

GBIFID: 4028768396; Occurrence Remarks: At first I thought it was a worm but then I saw itâ€™s tiny little legs.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 50.00000.

GBIFID: 2518010498; Occurrence Remarks: Garden Slender Lizard out and about after rains;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 68.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.11415, -118.476896: : 12/8/2019: NHMLA Community Science Program: 8 Dec 2019 :
GBIFID: 2518079054; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Steven Marlowe, sent to rascals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 2579228754; Occurrence Remarks: In leaf litter;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 92.00000.

GBIFID: 2573860859; Occurrence Remarks: I believe its a pair..had to relocate to another moist spot of the garden.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 2574115040; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander #2 found in same compost pile as #1. Much smaller in length then first one.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 2573853872; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander #1 found bottom of compost pile under decay.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12.00000.

GBIFID: 2574010440; Occurrence Remarks: Was layered under compost so I had to move around some dirt to get clear view of him. Very small and curled up into ball as a defense mechanism of some sort.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2576279496; Occurrence Remarks: 3 individuals found under logs in open field. Starr Ranch, no access.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 2579399585; Occurrence Remarks: Baby. Only about an inch long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2579378530; Occurrence Remarks: This may be the same individual as in observation https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39830121 it was only a few feet away;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 2580092108; Occurrence Remarks: maybe the same individual as in these/this one I saw the night before in the same area https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39830121 or https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39831673;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3.00000.

GBIFID: 2596038165; Occurrence Remarks: Salamander Habitat: Located under a piece of plywood in an urban back yard shaded by an older avocado tree City: Fullerton, Ca near Fullerton MunicipalÂ Airport When found: time of day- mid day during a rainy week, March 19-20, 2020 Type: garden slender salamander, 2 observed the 1st day, 1 the second Measurement: only measured the 2nd day-about 10 cm;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 263.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 34.099689, -118.208801: : 11/21/2010: NHMLA Community Science Program: 21 Nov 2010 :
GBIFID: 891746704; Occurrence Remarks: Mount Washington, Los Angeles, CA 90065 November 21, 2010 When its wet, we can be almost sure to find them in our front or back garden (but not always when we are actively looking for them!) Submitted by Clare Marter Kenyon, Los Angeles, CA 90065 This observation was sent to rascals@nhm.org. Observation and photo made by Clare MK.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1753.00000.

GBIFID: 3455273533; Occurrence Remarks: two found;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 4014979345; Occurrence Remarks: Very nice size on that slender. Found gopher snake, night snake, ringneck snake, and striped racer at this site, in addition to garden slenders, toads, and the typical common lizards.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 4014933346; Occurrence Remarks: Unfortunately I took this picture when I first began looking for slender salamanders. I thought they were B. major from first glance and took quick vouchers with my crappy camera. The other slenders Ive found at that locality are also B. major. In retrospect though, is it possible that were looking at a B. major and B. nigriventris flipped together side-by-side? If so thats the first time I know of that occurring. The fact that it is a botanical garden makes it less interesting though.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 50.00000.

GBIFID: 2862311350; Occurrence Remarks: For scale nail is one inch. I found it him/her under a pot;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 48.00000.

GBIFID: 2611389308; Occurrence Remarks: Two of these Slender Salamanders were found under a decayed log in front of my apartment. One about 3.5in in length, the other approximately 2.5 in long.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1038287698; Occurrence Remarks: My uncle found this ensatina in his backyard hot tub at night.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 4014960349; Occurrence Remarks: Found three slender salamanders on the day, all of which were very difficult to identify as salamanders in this mountain range are. I initially thought they were nigriventris but later settled on major after consulting more dot-locality range maps and pictures of similar populations, though I dont have huge confidence.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28957.00000.

GBIFID: 4015245356; Occurrence Remarks: Found three slender salamanders on the day, all of which were very difficult to identify as salamanders in this mountain range are. I initially thought they were nigriventris but later settled on major after consulting more dot-locality range maps and pictures of similar populations, though I dont have huge confidence.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28957.00000.

GBIFID: 2898484361; Occurrence Remarks: Surprisingly dry habitat for a slender salamander;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 2626154048; Occurrence Remarks: Two of three seen on the day. One was flipped under a rock on top of solid granite.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 2634029663; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a moist log in oak forest.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

GBIFID: 4011822328; Occurrence Remarks: We found TONS of salamander families, including babies, while doing some long overdue yard work during quarantine, including tackling a big pile of broken concrete that had been overgrown with weeds. We also found a family of 4 lizards! We relocated all the salamanders to another part of our yard where we have found salamanders before.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1453279950; Occurrence Remarks: Under stepping stone.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1453321171; Occurrence Remarks: Under coverboard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1453328981; Occurrence Remarks: Found under log, photographed and then returned to habitat.;

GBIFID: 891777910; Occurrence Remarks: I moved a rotting log that sits right next to my turtle pond and I saw this slither into the log. I thought it was an earthworm but clearly its not. Temperature was 74 F and time of day was 2:00 pm. I took it inside to show family and photographed and placed it back where I found it.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 1453356612; Occurrence Remarks: #1: photos 1-8 Under stepping stone. #2 photos 9-14 Under coverboard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1453435769; Occurrence Remarks: Found at Weir Canyon Regional Park;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1457586995; Occurrence Remarks: 2 individuals about a block apart, both dead (or nearly) on the street;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28874.00000.

GBIFID: 1831130070; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a rotting log after the rainy season. The log was also inhabited by a colony of termites. The first time I looked, there was an adult and several smaller ones, but when I went back to check on them, they were all gone.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 688.00000.

GBIFID: 899948229; Occurrence Remarks: It was doing somersaults an inch into the air.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 1.11000.

GBIFID: 1572334226; Occurrence Remarks: Found this little surprising being while working in the garden. S/he was under a rock where the soil was moist, and at first glance looked like a piece of a dried earthworm. Its tiny, perfect limbs changed that view.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 0.11000.

GBIFID: 1807273530; Occurrence Remarks: These cuties sometimes wander into my backyard after a strong rain. I found this one hiding underneath a rock. I also took a video of it (link below). Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 13491.00000.

GBIFID: 3058968711; Occurrence Remarks: Out on the crawl;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 9.00000.

GBIFID: 3013909042; Occurrence Remarks: Juvenile about 1/3 size of adult;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 3031758553; Occurrence Remarks: These little guys are cool. Able to find them under rocks and the such every winter for the last decade of so. Does anyone know if they are native to California and if we have other native urban salamanders around?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 65.00000.

GBIFID: 3039179862; Occurrence Remarks: I found this at the bottom of our jacuzzi after hard rains. It survived the chlorine!;

GBIFID: 891077278; Occurrence Remarks: While my family and I were remodeling our backyard we were moving rocks around and we found a samander under one of the rocks.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 12679.00000.

Orange, California: 33.670331, -117.935853: : 1/16/2021: NHMLA Community Science Program: 16 Jan 2021 :
GBIFID: 3039507407; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photos by Emilie Scott, submitted to rascals@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 19.00000.

GBIFID: 3044957348; Occurrence Remarks: Found slender salamander in backyard. Curious to find out what kind.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 191.00000.

GBIFID: 4009941356; Occurrence Remarks: Test;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 3061565062; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo made by Giselle Sandoval;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 3061601202; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo made by Giselle Sandoval;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.948309, -117.498779: : 3/12/2021: NHMLA Community Science Program: 12 Mar 2021 :
GBIFID: 3061806309; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Amanda Madaus, submitted to info@nhm.org and forwarded to nature@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 207.00000.

GBIFID: 3005123312; Occurrence Remarks: Garden has broader head, some rust tinges esp on tail:on left Black-bellied has more taper to tip of tail: on right Catch and release;

GBIFID: 1586099957; Occurrence Remarks: on left Garden Slender Salamander, broader head: on right Black-bellied, tapered tail, 042713, Starr Ranch;

GBIFID: 3070381717; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a rock.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3070679694; Occurrence Remarks: The cutest little slender salamander underneath a rock;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 3108.00000.

GBIFID: 3112540419; Occurrence Remarks: ~7cm, found under rock on the bank of Limekiln Creek.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 3384331619; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a wet and decomposing My Little Ponies coloring book that had been left in the yard. 3 larger salamanders and about 8 babies.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 3079886894; Occurrence Remarks: Under log;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 22.00000.

GBIFID: 4009740374; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photos by Sofie Szigeti, submitted to rascals@nhm.org;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 26.00000.

GBIFID: 3090894766; Occurrence Remarks: Pulled it out of our pool;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 6.00000.

GBIFID: 1806337916; Occurrence Remarks: Sm;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 1806339208; Occurrence Remarks: 4 of 5 flipped under single cover;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

GBIFID: 1806363242; Occurrence Remarks: Adult with YOY;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 10.00000.

GBIFID: 1807305572; Occurrence Remarks: Under a stepping stone.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Los Angeles, California: 33.830141, -118.37469: : 2/4/2018: _kingsloth-tarichalover_: 4 Feb 2018 :
GBIFID: 1831169236; Occurrence Remarks: This guy was under a log.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 8.00000.

GBIFID: 3399067183; Occurrence Remarks: Tiny hatchling out after the first major fall rain. I wonder if it hatched last season and never got a chance to grow.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 3399465222; Occurrence Remarks: Another Juvenile out during the first rain. Sorry for the cut off pics. I though I took better than that.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 1831226847; Occurrence Remarks: Hand-captured, photographed, and released unharmed.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 218.00000.

GBIFID: 3407945849; Occurrence Remarks: This one was crawling around slowly in the rain cold temperatures in the 60F degree weather moving slow with low activity. Wikipedia.org has images that resembles this lizard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

Orange, California: 33.750075, -118.093644: : 10/28/2025: scincoides: 28 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 20.00000.

Riverside, California: 33.527838, -117.408303: : 3/30/2025: Tiffany Chin: 30 Mar 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.