Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Least Concern
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Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 10 - 20 cm
- Weight
- 5 - 15 g
- Diet
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small invertebrates, including insects, worms, and snails
Habitat
PondsLakesForestsWetlands
Behavior
- Semi-aquatic amphibian, spending most of its time near water
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small invertebrates, including insects, worms, and snails
- Known for its distinctive rough skin and ability to produce a toxic secretion when threatened