What is Ensatina?

Q: What is Ensatina?


A: Ensatina is a genus of lungless salamanders.

Q: Where are Ensatina species found?


A: Ensatina species are found in forests in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California and Baja California, Mexico.

Q: Is Ensatina a single species?


A: No, Ensatina is a complex of subspecies of Ensatina eschscholtzii.

Q: Are Ensatina salamanders able to breathe through their lungs?


A: No, Ensatina salamanders are lungless and do not use lungs to breathe.

Q: Are Ensatina species commonly found in open fields or prairies?


A: No information regarding their presence in open fields or prairies is given.

Q: Can Ensatina salamanders be found outside of North America?


A: No information regarding their presence outside of North America is given.

Q: Are any Ensatina species at risk of extinction?


A: No information regarding the conservation status of Ensatina species is given.

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