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California Newt

Taricha torosa

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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37.5053, -121.819

Field Notes

Description:

Orange underneath and brown on top with slightly rough skin. Long flat tail used for swimming. Light colored eyes with dark vertical line across the pupil.

Habitat:

This was migrating across a trail heading to a stream in a riparian enviroment

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Comments (5)
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Jellis
Thanks, a friend told me the best shots are at the same level of the animal if you can. I didn't but my camera was..

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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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Wilderness Friends of California
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 17, 2016

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