Individuals may grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long.

While most salamanders are silent, the Pacific giant salamander is one of several salamanders that have vocal abilities.
When startled, these salamanders may respond with a croaky-sounding cry similar to that of a barking dog.

Members of this genus can either be terrestrial or aquatic as adults.
Individuals may grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long.
While most salamanders are silent, the Pacific giant salamander is one of several salamanders that have vocal abilities. When startled, these salamanders may respond with a croaky-sounding cry similar to that of a barking dog.
Members of this genus can either be terrestrial or aquatic as adults.
Pacific giant salamander