Amphibians

Pacific Giant Salamander

NPS PHOTO

Forest streams and swamps are home to a number of amphibians, including sensitive northern red-legged frogs (Rana aurora aurora) and eight species of salamanders. Remote cold water streams at Cape Disappointment harbor sensitive Cope's giant salamanders (Dicamptodon copei) and Columbia torrent salamanders (Rhyacotriton kezeri) who are inperil due to habitat loss. The torrent salamanders, along with rare Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) are also found in forest streams in the Fort Clatsop unit.

Park Amphibians

Northwestern Salamander
Ambystoma gracile

Cope's Giant Salamander
Dicamptodon copei

Pacific Giant Salamander
Dicamptodon tenebrosus

Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii

Dunn's Salamander
Plethodon dunni

Western Red-Backed Salamander
Plethodon vehiculum

Columbia Torrent Salamander
Rhyacotriton kezeri

Roughskin Newt
Taricha granulosa

Pacific Chorus (tree) frog
Pseudacris regilla

Northern Red-Legged Frog
Rana aurora aurora

Bullfrog
Rana catesbeiana