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Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Salamandridae βΊGenus: Taricha
About
The rough-skinned newt or roughskin newt (Taricha granulosa) is a North American newt known for the strong toxin exuded from its skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rough-skinned Newt is Taricha granulosa.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- Rough-skinned Newt belongs to the genus Taricha.