philipdekat's Identifications
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Large Black Slug (Arion ater)Observer
boredforestelfDescription
- Found in gravel pathway near riparian zone, approximately 7.5 cm in length
- Head was black, body a lighter brownish color
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Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis ssp. roosevelti)Observer
dgrimmphdDescription
Prairie Creek Visitors Center, Prairie Creek Meadows State Park, Redwoods National and State Parks, Humboldt County, California
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Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)Observer
vultureguyDescription
Could be a sharp shinned juvenile, pretty sure it was a cooper. Let me know the ID traits I missed if it's a sharp shinned!
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Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)Observer
nicksalgado-stanley-cphDescription
Striped skunk in Henderson center
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Northwestern Salamander (Ambystoma gracile)Observer
zacharygeierDescription
Date: 2/12/24
Time: 11:30-2:30
Location: Arcata Community Forest
Weather: Overcast, low 60’s, high humidity, lots of rain in previous days.
Habitat: Moist redwood forest. Founder under a large log in a very wet area with some standing water.
Large size, brown coloring, and well defined costal grooves and parotoid glands point to Northwestern
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Northern Red-legged Frog (Rana aurora)Observer
zacharygeierDescription
Location: Janes Creek forest, Arcata ridge trail
Weather: high 50’s and cloudy, high humidity. Lots of rain in previous days
Habitat: Redwood/fir forest, lots of standing water on ground and creeks.
Found in a grassy seasonal shallow pond near lots of barks and logs covering ground. ID determined due to vibrant red all over, especially on legs.
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