Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)
Last Modified: September 19th, 2013 - 12:29 AM Entered by: Will Flaxington
Record 28883
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: San Mateo County |
Time: 2000-12-09 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Road cruising |
Habitat: Redwood Forest |
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Elevation: 100.00ft |
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Notes
During overcast day, found on paved road leading through canyon. Living and road-kills recognized. Brown dorsal and lower eyelids; entire ventral pale orange. Teeth in roof of mouth in V-shaped arrangement. Most would strike characteristic warning posture and curl tip of tail. Four examined: SVL 76 mm (3 in.), TL 155 mm (6½ in.); SVL 70 mm (2¾ in.), TL 152 mm (6 in.); SVL 70 mm (2¾ in.), TL 159 mm (6¼ in.); SVL 70 mm (2¾ in.) TL 146 mm (5¾ in.). During overcast day, DOR's found on paved road leading through canyon. Brown dorsal and lower eyelids; entire ventral pale orange. Teeth in roof of mouth in V-shaped arrangement. Tarcha torosa were also found during this road-cruise. Newts were also seen at this location on April 29-30, 2007.
Entered by Jonathan Hakim & Will Flaxington
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