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California newt

Taricha torosa

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Field Notes

Description:

Red lizard living in water

Habitat:

Lake creek

Species ID Suggestions

California newt

Taricha torosa

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Comments (5)
HemaShah
looks like a orange bellied california newt.
HemaShah
this sis a newt!! Congrats! great spot!!
DespinaTsafetopoulou
Probably a Coast Range Newt (California newt), but it could be a Monterey Ensatina as well...Any better pic?
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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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