Species profile
Rough-Skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
Identify Rough-Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Rough-Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 21,375 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, Oregon, and Washington the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Its skin secretes tetrodotoxin, the same potent neurotoxin found in pufferfish.
- A single newt may carry enough tetrodotoxin to kill several adult humans.
- Common garter snakes in its range have evolved genetic resistance to its toxin.
- Its bright orange belly warns predators of its toxic skin secretions.
- It can live over 20 years in the wild.
Where Rough-Skinned Newt are seen
Background
The rough-skinned newt or roughskin newt (Taricha granulosa) is a North American newt known for the strong toxin exuded from its skin.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Rough-Skinned Newt article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rough-Skinned Newt?
Rough-Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Rough-Skinned Newt?
Rough-Skinned Newt is Taricha granulosa.
Are there fishing rules for Rough-Skinned Newt?
Rough-Skinned Newt does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Rough-Skinned Newt?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Rough-Skinned Newt along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.