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Red Spotted Newt (Red Eft)
Notophthalmus viridescens
39.7577, -79.5395
Field Notes
Description:
Orange red salamander-like larval newt. Red spots outlined in black in two rows the length of the body from neck to tail. With age, the eft becomes darker on back and develops a broader tail, leaving its larval land dwelling stage to become an aquatic adult.
Habitat:
Moist forest litter, appears above ground after heavy rains, usually crossing trails and roads.
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