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The California newt has warty, slate-gray skin on its back and bright orange-yellow skin underneath. It is very similar in appearance to the rough-skinned newt and they are often indistinguishable without dissection, but in general, the California newt has orange skin around the bottom of its eye while the Rough-skinned has gray skin at the bottom of its eye.
Also, rough-skinned newts' upper teeth form a V shape, while those of the California newt form a Y shape, but this is difficult to ascertain on a living specimen. [ 4 ] The red-bellied newt is brown on the upper body with a red underbelly, has grainy skin, and grows to between 5.5 and 7.5 in (14 and 19 cm).
An acrid smell radiates from the newt, which acts as a warning for animals to stay away. [6] Toxicity is generally experienced only if the newt is ingested, although some individuals have been reported to experience skin irritation after dermal contact, particularly if the eyes are touched after handling the animal without washing hands.
The Pacific newts (Taricha), including the California newt, are known for their toxicity. Many newts produce toxins in their skin secretions as a defence mechanism against predators. Taricha newts of western North America are particularly toxic.
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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). [ 2 ]
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Newt on Table Mountain The mountain includes several wildlife species, including: the California newt , banana slugs , different frog species, several bird species, western Pacific rattlesnake , garter snakes , California horned lizard , and several mammal species, including black-tailed deer , coyotes , mountain lion , and domesticated cattle ...