The Red-bellied Newt has a vivid tomato-red belly and very dark, nearly black back. It breeds in fast-moving streams in the coastal ranges of northern California. Its dark eyes distinguish it from other Taricha newts.
Best time to see a Red-bellied Newt
The best time to see a Red-bellied Newt is January–April, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,794 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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