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S.B. Ruff
1970 Journal 3
8 Feb 107 Amphibian Collecting Trip
. 8 mi up Clear Creek Rd, off Hwy 9,
Brockdale, Santa Cruz Co., Calif.
leaf litter. The branch was
about 20' wide and 30' long
and about a foot above stream
level. Many interstices among
rocks extending to the water
table. Two of the salamanders
were about three feet apart;
large adult animals probably
a pair. Third individual sub
adult about 6 feet farther
down stream. All were within
1-2 feet of the stream.
Branch appeared to be above
flood level. Fourth individual
on NE side of stream; large
adult - stream about 10' wide -
fast flowing. Salamander under
limb 8' long 4" diameter in
redwood leaf litter. About 1
foot above stream level and
about 7 feet from the stream.
soil at all sites damp not
sopping wet! One large adult
powdered with adhering