Large-blotched Ensatina — printable fact sheet
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Large-blotched Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi
The Large-blotched Ensatina is a distinctive subspecies of salamander known for its striking coloration, featuring large, dark blotches on a lighter background. This small, lungless amphibian relies on moist environments, breathing entirely through its skin and mouth lining. Fou…
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- Despite being a salamander, the Large-blotched Ensatina never enters water to breed and lays its eggs on land.
- Large-blotched Ensatinas can detach their tails to distract predators and escape danger. They lack lungs entirely, relying on cutaneous respiration. Their bold blotches may serve as a warning to potential predators about their skin toxins.
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