Field notes, v1502
Page 645
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Murray 1949 Journal Aug 14 Big Sagoon, Humboldt Co., Calif. Sometimes swim rapidly several inches to a foot, then attack the moment it touched a new surface. The tails all seemed to have white tips. They appeared to be in quieter water primarily. We also found Rhyacotriton curvae numerous but somewhat less so. These were in pools, generally resting on the bottom or in spaces under rocks. A number were found by turning rocks. They moved rapidly and elusively. Dr. Miller found one under a rock in shallow water which outwardly had prob. adult metamorphosed. Found an adult Ascaphus ? half under a rock in a pool 5 in. deep. This was just below falling water. The frog made no effort to escape - was very sluggish. Cullion found a partly grown Dicamptodon under a rock next to the stream - very moist soil, almost saturated with water. The adult Ascaphus was bronze colored with a touch of pink on the limbs - measured 38 mm. The tadpoles varied from black to brown, some marked with light flecks Bats were few tonight. It was cold, somewhat windy and cloudy. Set 15 traps deep in the spruce - alder