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Red-spotted Newt

Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens

Photo by gobospring
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brilliant orange body with fluorescent yellow spots. About 2inches long.

Habitat:

Forest floor near stream but also seen on dry leaves and grass in open meadow

Species ID Suggestions

Red-spotted Newt

Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens

Comments (2)

Looks like a Red Spotted Newt in the eft, or terrestrial phase of it's life cycle.
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PublishedApril 28, 2011

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