Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Least Concern
About the Rough-skinned Newt
The Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Rough-skinned Newt is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Pollution
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
2 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Pacific Northwest United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Washington, Oregon, and northern California
British Columbia, Canada
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Region: Southern and central regions of British Columbia
Distribution Overview
The Rough-skinned Newt is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, including ponds, lakes, and forests, in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 10 - 20 cm
- Weight
- 5 - 15 g
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years years
- Diet
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small invertebrates, including insects, worms, and snails
Habitat
PondsLakesForestsWetlands
Behavior
- Semi-aquatic amphibian, spending most of its time near water
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small invertebrates, including insects, worms, and snails
- Known for its distinctive rough skin and ability to produce a toxic secretion when threatened