Field notes, v1383
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Ilyla regilla EL Kalatunum 1954 Feb. 1 1.3 mi. N, 0.2 mi. W Richmond, Contra Costa Co., Calif. civic center could slowly swim in normal position over surface. Inflated Infl. skin side view x 1 front view x 1 the entire skin area is puffed out over the palms and digits. Eyes appear normal as is rest of skin generally. Feb. 2 kept above animal in jar overnight at cool = 50° F. temperatures, ½" water in bottom of jar. Animal in same condition today. 10 A.M. I tested the inflated skin to determine whether air or fluid present. Withdraw air only from ventral region. Both air and clear watery fluid present dorsally but mostly air. Animal hopped and jumped normally but within minutes began to inflate again. Placed in cold room 10:15 A.M.