What is hammerhead salamander?

As an AI language model, I do not have access to current, real-time information about animals or any updates. However, here is some general information about the hammerhead salamander.

The hammerhead salamander is a species of salamander belonging to the family Ambystomatidae. It is endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America and is found mainly in California, but also in Oregon and Washington. It is a nocturnal species that spends most of its life underground in damp soil or burrows.

The hammerhead salamander gets its name from its distinctive head shape, which resembles the head of a hammer. This unique head shape is believed to help the salamander burrow more effectively in the ground. They have a dark brown or black body with yellow or orange spots and can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length.

The hammerhead salamander is a carnivorous species that feeds on small insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates. They breed in ponds or other stagnant water bodies in the springtime, laying eggs in clusters.

The hammerhead salamander is not considered to be endangered, but it is a protected species in some areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and logging have contributed to the declining population of hammerhead salamanders in some regions.