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The California newt or orange-bellied newt (Taricha torosa)

The California newt or orange-bellied newt (Taricha torosa), is a species of newt endemic to California, in the Western United States. Its adult length can range from 5 to 8 in (13 to 20 cm). Its skin produces the potent toxin tetrodotoxin. ***

El tritón de California o tritón de vientre naranja (Taricha torosa), es una especie de tritón endémica de California, en el oeste de los Estados Unidos. Su longitud adulta puede oscilar entre 5 y 8 pulgadas (13 a 20 cm). Su piel produce la potente toxina tetrodotoxina.


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