Pacific giant salamander

Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodontidae) are a family of large salamanders.

The family includes only a single genus, Dicamptodon. Specimens are up to 30 cm (12 in) long, and are found in the Western USA and South Western British Columbia. Except for their size, they are similar to the mole salamander family (Ambystomatidae) in which they were originally included.

While most salamanders are silent, the Pacific giant salamander is one of several salamanders that have vocal abilities. When startled, the salamander may respond with a croaky sounding cry similar to that of a barking dog. This species can either be terrestrial or aquatic when adults.

Taxonomy

Genus Dicamptodon
Idaho Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon aterrimus)
Cope's Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon copei)
California Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ensatus)
Coastal Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus)

Translation of "Pacific giant salamander"

Spanish: Dicamptodon, French: Dicamptodontidae, Hungarian: Dicamptodontidae, Dutch: Dicamptodon, Polish: Dicamptodon, Portuguese: Dicamptodontidae, Russian: Гигантские амбистомы, Slovak: Veľaxolotlovité, Chinese: 陆巨螈.