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Rough Skinned Newt

Rough skinned newt is a species of newt found in North America. The species is known for its toxicity as it can secrete potent toxins from its skin.

Size	6 to 9 cm (snout to vent length); 11 to 18 cm (total length)
Color	Light brown to olive or brownish-black upper surface with orange to yellow underside including the head, legs, and tail
Distribution	United States and Canada
Habitat	Under rocks or logs in grassland, woodlands and forests; also found in ponds, slow-moving streams, lakes; it occurs at an altitude from sea-level to 2743 m (9000 ft)
Diet	Insects, snails, other amphibians
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during winter under surface litter, logs and in burrows and cracks
Predators	Common garter snakes
Breeding Season	At higher elevations, breeding occurs during late summer and early fall whereas at lower elevations it occurs during spring
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Incubation Period	3 to 4 weeks
Metamorphosis Period	4 to 5 months
Reproductive Age	4 to 5 years of age
Average Lifespan	Around 12 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern