J.D. Anderson 1958 Ambystoma m. croceum Notes on newly metamorphosed jaw - Ellicott Ponds. June 20. 1/2 mi NW Ellicott Rd, 4 mi W Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co, Calif Notes made June 23. SV 46.9 tail 48.7 total 99.6 tiny gill stubs Dorsal ground color - as in orig description. Dorsal markings - fuzzy edged so though not yet consolidated. Dorsal croc color as described. Guanophores - few y scattered between limbs. Root developed on limbs. fading of melamsi mentally. o = guanophage relative abundance. central surf head - dots indicate few scattered guanophores. Belly ~ fine network of melanocytes - in pact contracted state. Color a dark black color. Underside of tail some.