The Arboreal Salamander is a climber that is most likely to be found under loose tree bark found along the moist areas of coastal California. Specifically, these salamanders are commonly found in such Cal Poly Land creek locations as Brizzolari Creek or Stenner Creek.

Arboreal Salamanders are in the Plethodontidae or Lungless salamander family. They range from 2 1/4 to 4 inches long. They are dark brown with white or yellow specks and a white belly. They have a triangular shaped head due to their enlarged jaw muscles. Their toes also have noticably squared tips that help them in climbing.

These salamanders eat mostly fungus and are nocturnal. The Arboreal Salamander is typically found during the fall and spring seasons.

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