Weston 1947 Triturus torosus March 24 - Wildcat Canyon, Tilden Regional Park, Contra Costa Co., Calif. 2:50 p.m. 10+ in pool just below bridge by polo field. Water surface temperature in sun 14°C; 10" down 13°C. In shadow temp is 13.5°C. Two pair in amplexus. ♂ on top, clasping ♀ under him. ♂ fore limbs clasping around sides of ♀ trunk just behind her forelimbs. ♂ hind limbs clasping anterior surfaces of ♀ hind limbs. Both frequently move about, swimming as one. Occasional bubbles of air escape from the mouth of one or the other. During 15+ minute period of watching, the pairs only came to the surface, as if to breathe momentarily, only three times. Several unattached ♂♂ seen swimming after pairs in amplexus. Adults, larvae and egg masses present in the pool. Egg mass seen on a short twig 6+" below surface. Masses appear as yellowish-gray gelatinous masses. ♂ - brown tubercles not present on underside of tail. scattered across ventral pelvic region. Undersides of feet & digits brown. Scattered on abdomen along lower jaw. Dark patches at posterior bases of hind limbs. Not so on fore limbs. ♀ has no pads on feet. ♂ - smooth & dark brown, ♀ rough & chocolate brown, ♀ - large dors-vent flattened tail,