Adult Characteristics ⁴

Taricha granulosa can grow to a length of 200mm (8in). Dorsal color is dark brown with yellow-orange ventral coloring. The skin is rough and there are no costal grooves. Eyes are relatively small.

Egg characteristics ⁴

Taricha granulosa eggs are laid singularly in folds of vegetation.

Larva characteristics ⁴

Taricha granulosa larvae are brown with rows of spots on the sides. Feather like external gills are present with eyes set along the outer margin of the head.

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2. (c) Charles R. Peterson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Charles R. Peterson
3. (c) Patrick (Dan) Giltz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Patrick (Dan) Giltz
4. Adapted by Patrick (Dan) Giltz from a work by (c) Patrick (Dan) Giltz, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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