Rough-skinned Newt

Taricha granulosa

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

The rough-skinned newt or roughskin newt is a North American newt known for the strong toxin exuded from its skin.

Fun Fact

An evolutionary arms race between rough-skinned newts and garter snakes has driven newt toxicity to extraordinary levels — some newts carry enough tetrodotoxin to kill 25,000 mice.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in several ponds just north of Moscow, Idaho, and was most likely introduced.

Diet

Eat a rough-skinned newt and survive.

Lifespan

29 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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