Rough-skinned Newt

Taricha granulosa

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

Roughskin newt
Baby Season
Fall (August-September)
A rough-skinned newt. Photo shared on Wikipedia by The High Fin Sperm Whale.
A rough-skinned newt. Photo shared on Wikipedia by The High Fin Sperm Whale.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Rough-skinned Newt observed by myco_ash
Jan 14, 2026
Washington, US
byAsh Johannesen
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Rough-skinned Newt observed by crow
Jan 13, 2026
CA-9, Saratoga, CA, US
byJohn Scharpen
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Rough-skinned Newt observed by cgparham
Jan 13, 2026
Eden Valley Rd, Port Angeles, WA, US
bycgparham
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Rough-skinned Newt observed by ginafarr
Jan 12, 2026
Port Ludlow, WA, USA
byGina Farr
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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