45,983 observationsLeast Concern
California Newt
Taricha torosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Taricha
About
The California newt or orange-bellied newt (Taricha torosa), is a species of newt endemic to California, in the Western United States. Its adult length can range from 5 to 8 in (13 to 20 cm). Its skin produces a potent toxin.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of California Newt is Taricha torosa.
- California Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- California Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- California Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
- California Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
- California Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- California Newt belongs to the genus Taricha.