Dicamptodon tenebrosus is a member of the Dicamptodontidae and is commonly known as the Pacific Giant Salamander. As noted in the common name, D. tenebrosus can grow up to 40cm long.
Most salamanders are incapable of making noise because only a rudimentary larynx is possessed. D. tenebrosus is unusual in that when disturbed, a low pitched sound in emitted
The range of D. tenebrosus is restricted to western North America, prefferring mountain brooks during breeding season.
The above photo was taken in dense coastal forest, approximately 5 miles from Waldport, Oregon.
Cogger, H.G., E. Gould, J. Forshaw, G. McKay and R.G. Zweifel (1993) The Encyclopedia of Animals. Fog City Press, San Francisco, California.