The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ensatina eschscholtzii.

In california.

Charles William Brown has written:

'Hybridization among the subspecies of the plethodontid salamander Ensatina eschscholtzi' -- subject(s): Ensatina eschscholtzi, Hybridization

The most recent common ancestor to all living salamanders certainly had at least aquatic larvae, and probably an entirely aquatic life cycle, much like a hellbender.

Robert C. Stebbins has written:

'Western Reptiles and Amphibians'

'Animal coloration' -- subject(s): Color, Animals

'Natural history of the salamanders of the plethodontid genus Ensatina' -- subject(s): Ensatina

'Amphibians of western North America' -- subject(s): Amphibians

'Connecting with nature' -- subject(s): Ecology, Activity programs, Nature, Environmental education, Nature study, Philosophy, Effect of human beings on, Study and teaching, Outdoor life, Natural history, Human ecology, Biography, Naturalists

'A natural history of amphibians' -- subject(s): Amphibians

'Amphibians and reptils of western North America' -- subject(s): Reptiles, Amphibians

'A field guide to western reptiles and amphibians' -- subject(s): Identification, Reptiles, Amphibians

'Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians'