Anderson 1956 Amblystoma macrudoctylum croceum 188 Mar 29. Valencia Lagoon, Rio del Mar, Santa Cruz Co., Calif. Hunted for larvae in the lagoon between 1:30 & 2:00 PM. Found 12 which were measured & then released. Collected several along the east side of pond this time - didn't get to work at that last time. Also got 1 on W margin. All of these however were at the northern most end of pond regardless of which side they were on. Several were taken at the exact same location as on Mar. 16. The larvae were remarkable in their size - almost all were larger than any of the largest of late season individuals. Two small ones about size of those collected on Mar. 16. These may be from a late laying. All larvae were collected in water from 6"-9" deep & in relatively clear areas. No algae mats present where larvae taken. Act taken where new, green grass shoots coming up. Grass has extended much further out into pond as compared to last trip (Mar. 16) Success in grass made collecting more difficult - not doesn't sweep bottom properly. Many mat hiding places for larvae. All salamanders had bulging tummies - well fed! Size depth (S) temp (B) Remarks 1-1:35 16mm 6" 58°F | 51°F Hiway side at end of pond. 29mm 8½" 57°F | 49°F " 28mm 8" 57°F | 48°F no sign of hind feet on this or one above. 35mm 8½" 57°F | 50°F small hind limbs. Hiway side so far from end of pond- 30mm 9 57°F | 47°F tiny hind limbs. 33mm same as above first one was spotted before netting. 19 same 29 7" - 52°F 21 no data 35 " 28 8" 56°F | 48°F 2 in 1 scoop. 28 " " " x = 27.05 19-35