California Newt
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Caudata
Salamandridae
Taricha
Taricha torosa
The California Newts (Taricha torosa) are large salamanders reaching total lengths almost up to 8 inches. They are characterized by warty skin that is not slimy, and are light brown to black... More »
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A description of the California Newt (Taricha torosa). ... Taricha torosa; California Newt ... See California Newt video clips:
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California Newt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The California newt ( Taricha torosa ) is a newt. It is also referred to as the orange bellied newt . They can grow to be 8 inch in length. T. torosa adult length can range from 5 inch to 8 in...
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In 2007, Shawn R. Kuchta1 determined that the two subspecies of Taricha torosa "constitute distinct evolutionary lineages and merit recognition as separate species: T. torosa (California newt) and T. sierrae (Sierra newt).
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Sierra Newt; T. t. sierrae ... Sierra Newt ... A page on the California Newt with several photos, from the North American Reporting Center for Amphibian Malformations...
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Both the California newt and rough-skinned newt look similar. They both can grow to a length of over 8 inches (20 cm). Their ventral side is a orange to indicate that they are poisonous. Their dorsal side is dark chocolate brown, although the shade of brown can vary between individuals.
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California Newt - California Newt information - California Newt facts;; Taricha torosa occupies southern parts of the United States. It can be found in the coastline (Taricha torosa torosa) as well as in the mountain area (Taricha torosa sierrae).
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; Photo by Chris Brow ... Scientific name: Taricha torosa ... Common name: California Newt...
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The bright orange color of California Newts (Taricha torosa) is a warning sign. These newts contain a neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin that helps protect them against predators like garter snakes. It's the same toxin that is found in pufferfish. ... 10a. California Newt by kqedquest.
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