Sierra Newt
Taricha sierrae
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,740
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Sierra newt (Taricha sierrae) is a newt found west of the Sierra Nevada, from Shasta county to Tulare County, in California, Western North America. Its adult length can range from 5 to 8 in (13 to 20 cm). Its skin produces a potent toxin.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Sierra newt”.