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Central Newt (eft stage)

Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis

Photo by Jack Settle
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Field Notes

Description:

In this newt species, there are three stages in life. The first is as an aquatic juvenile. The second is a terrestrial juvenile, known as a newt (pictured above). The third is an aquatic adult.

Habitat:

Found under a piece of bark.

Found at Snake Road in southern Illinois.

Notes:

7 of this species were found this day.

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