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S.B. Kain
1970
Journal
5 Feb 107 Amphibian collecting trip
Mariposa Co, Calif
906.5 on Hwy 132 outside
Coolferville, ele 1700'
908.6 Intersection Hwy 132 &
Hwy 49. At 906.5 stopped
the car and walked down
the bank to a creek
several feet across to
look for Hydromantes
brunus. In about 15
minutes of rock turning
on a NE facing slope
only one Taricha torosa
sierrae was found. It
was an adult male just
starting to get into breeding
condition. About 30 feet
from water. skin just
starting to smooth. We
started collecting at
about 11:00 PM. I
am accompanying RCS
on his amphibian collecting
trip for 107. "OI" Nate
couldn't make it
this trip. We are not