Salamanders
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Across the regions where it's common, the Rough-skinned Newt peaks from October to April.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 3 states
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Salamanders
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Description
The rough-skinned newt or roughskin newt (Taricha granulosa) is a North American newt known for the strong toxin exuded from its skin. They are similar to the California newt (Taricha torosa) but differ in having smaller eyes, yellow irises, V-shaped tooth patterns, and uniformly dark eyelids.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Their range extends south to Santa Cruz, California, and north to Alaska. Taricha granulosa is found along the Pacific coast of North America, with a range extending from Santa Cruz County, California, south of San Francisco Bay, into southeastern Alaska north to Juneau.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Breeding takes place underwater, and is initiated by the male. The breeding season is highly variable depending on elevation.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Rough-skinned Newt
When is the Rough-skinned Newt most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Rough-skinned Newt peaks from October to April.
Where does the Rough-skinned Newt live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 3 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington.