Batrachoseps gabrieli Wake, 1996

Taxonomy and Naming

The San Gabriel slender salamander, with the scientific name Batrachoseps gabrieli Wake, 1996, is a species of salamander.

Body and Limb Morphology

It has a worm-like body, a large head, large limbs, and an elongated cylindrical tail that is less than 1.5 times the length of its body.

Adult Size

Adult individuals of this species measure between 3 and 5 centimeters in total length.

Dorsal and Ventral Coloration

Its dorsal surface is black, marked with white, coppery, and orange blotches, while its ventral surface is solid black with no markings.

Tail Markings

It may also have red spots on its tail.

Closely Related Species

B. gabrieli is similar to the closely related species B. pacificus and B. nigriventis.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is only known to occur in the San Gabriel Canyon system, and typically inhabits areas above 850 meters in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County.