Batrachoseps relictus Brame & Murray 1968

Moderately long limbs with its small, short body generally accompany the dark colored Batrachoseps relictus . Typical size of B. relictus is normally 3.5-4.7 cm in length. There are usually 16-20 costal grooves with 7-9.5 costal folds between the toes on addressed appendages on this species. A colored dorsal stripe may be present in some individuals, ranging from red to yellow or dark brown. The stripe is often difficult to identify in large individuals.The Kern Canyon Slender Salamander may be distinguished from B. relictus by possessing a relatively larger trunk of 20-21 costal grooves. Light flecks on a dark ventral also are characteristic of the Kern Canyon Slender Salamander. The relatively small fore and hind feet of the Gregarious Slender Salamander distinguish it from B. relictus. This species account was written based on the description in (Stebbins 2003). See another account at californiaherps.com (http://www.californiaherps.com/salamanders/pages/b.relictus.html).

This western species of salamander may be found at higher elevations, associated with areas of pine, cedar, fir, and incense. Deciduous oaks may also sometimes provide a suitable habitat. B. relictus has also been found in the rocky habitat of Lower Kern Canyon in Kern, CO, although it has not been documented in recent years.