California Newt
California newt is a species of newt found only in California in the United States. The glands in the skin of this species produces potent toxins.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Genus | Taricha |
| Scientific Name | Taricha torosa |
| Other Names | Orange-bellied newt |
| Size | 5 to 8 in (13 to 20 cm) |
| Color | Slate-gray upper surface with bright orange-yellow underside |
| Distribution | California (Western United States) |
| Habitat | Woodlands, chaparral, near small ponds and creek |
| Diet | Earthworms, woodlice, bloodworms, snails, crickets, slugs, mosquito larvae |
| Predators | Common garter snake |
| Breeding Season | December to early May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 7 to 30 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Average Lifespan | 21.8 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
California Newt Pictures Gallery
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- Baby California Newt
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- California Newt Eggs
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- California Newt Habitat
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- California Newt Images
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- California Newt in Water
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- California Newt Larvae
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- California Newt Rang
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- California Newt
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- California Newts
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- Newts in California
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- Orange-bellied Newt
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- Taricha Torosa
