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Red-bellied Newt — printable fact sheet
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Red-bellied Newt
Taricha rivularis
The Red-bellied Newt is a striking amphibian native to the coastal forests of northern California. Characterized by its dark brown to black dorsum and vivid brick-red belly, this newt uses its bright coloration as a warning to potential predators about its potent toxins. Adults …
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- Despite their toxicity, some garter snake populations have evolved resistance to the Red-bellied Newt’s poison and are among their few natural predators.
- Red-bellied Newts produce a powerful neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin that makes them unpalatable to most predators. They are known for their unique defensive posture, arching their back and raising their tail to display their bright red belly when threatened. Unlike many newts, Red-bellied Newts are almost entirely terrestrial outside of their breeding season.
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