Sierra Newt

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sierra NewtScientific Name: Taricha sierraeCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Salamanders & NewtsSize: Total length: 5.0–8.0 in (13–20 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.70 oz (10–20 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in temperate montane habitatsDiet: Carnivore /...

Snow Plant

Plants > Parasitic Plants

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Snow PlantScientific Name: Sarcodes sanguineaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Parasitic PlantsSize: Inflorescence height: 6–12 in (15–30 cm); stem thickness: 1.5–3.0 in (4–8 cm)Weight: Succulent biomass: 5.0–12.0 oz (140–340 g)Lifespan: Perennial...

Sequoia Slender Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sequoia Slender SalamanderScientific Name: Batrachoseps kawiaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total length: 3.5–4.5 in (9.0–11.5 cm); snout-vent length: 1.6–2.0 in (4.0–5.2 cm)Weight: 0.035–0.070 oz (1.0–2.0 g)Lifespan: 6–10...

Sculpted Puffball

Fungi > Puffballs & Gasteromycetes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sculpted PuffballScientific Name: Calvatia sculptaCategory: FungiSubcategory: Puffballs & GasteromycetesSize: Fruiting body height: 3.5–6.0 in (9–15 cm); Width: 3.0–4.8 in (8–12 cm)Weight: 4.0–12.0 oz (115–340 g) per mature fruiting...

Yosemite Toad

Amphibians > Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yosemite ToadScientific Name: Anaxyrus canorusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: ToadsSize: Snout-vent length 5.0 to 7.5 cm (2.0 to 3.0 in); females larger than malesWeight: 15 to 35 g (0.5 to 1.2 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wildDiet:...