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Eastern Newt

Notophthalmus viridescens

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Red eft stage. Approximately 2.5 inches long.

Habitat:

Found on a wet, rainy rural road.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
LisaPowers
(Notophthalmus) Gr. noto = mark + Gr. ophtalmus = eye — ref. eye spots on sides and back (viridescens) L. viridescens slightly green — ref. common greenish color

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PublishedNovember 15, 2013

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