Amphibians of Ventura County

Below are selected photographs of amphibians found in Ventura County, California.
All photos copyrighted by David L. Magney 2005-2008.
This page updated 26 January 2008.

Amphibians

California Red-legged Frog (Rana aurora draytoni), near Camp Comfort, San Antonio Creek, Ojai.
Photo taken night of 11 April 2005.
Vince Semonsen led the nighttime field survey with David Magney and Bryce Breslin assisting.

Aquatic wildlife found near Rancho Royale and Old Creek Ranch Winery, San Antonio Creek, Ojai.
Photos taken day and night of 20 April 2005.
Vince Semonsen led the nighttime field survey with David Magney, Ken Niessen, Liz Chattin, and Bryce Breslin assisting.

Arroyo Toad (Bufo boreas)

Western Toad (Bufo boreas) and Pacific Treefrog (Hyla regilla)

Western Toad tadpoles

Pacific Treefrog (Hyla regilla), found in McDonald Creek drainage near Camp Ramah, Ojai Valley.

Black-bellied Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps nigriventris) found in Wills Canyon, Ojai Valley.

California Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus) found in my backyard under an oak stump.

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