Knits, Jean 2004 Mt. Lyell Salamander (Hydromantes platycephalus) On slope just west of canyon leading up to Granite Pass on south side of pass just above stream, Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co., CA 36. 87323°N, 118. 61084°W, 2977m NAD 27 June 3 11:30 PM. Found one adult H. platycephalus on granite exposure with a large amount of water flowing over it. Salamander was in the water and started to walk away when disturbed. No vegetation aside from moss. Searched all over exposure but did not see any more individuals. Single salamander found was near the top of the lower part of the exposure, just below a small ledge with water flowing over it. #SMR 1 North of Mt. Cotter on east side of King Spur, above 60 Lake Basin, Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co., CA 36. 82227°N, 118. 43666°W 3585 m NAD27 June 8 2:15 PM. cl found one juvenile H. platycephalus under a rock that was sitting under a rock ledge with some water flowing over it. The ledge was mossy and near the top of the ridge, just bare rock and snow aside from some small alpine-type plants and tufts of grass. Salamander was speckled with gold on a black background, unlike adults cl have seen, which are mostly grey. Unfortunately, it died while being transported back to camp.