23,713 observationsLeast Concern
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: 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.
- The Rough-skinned Newt has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- 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.