Eastern Newt

Description:

This is an adult eastern newt. Dorsally, they are olive green with small red spots that are outlined in black, while their bellies are yellow with small black speckles. The juveniles (red efts) are easily recognized for their bright orange-red color.

Habitat:

I found this newt under a log next to a small seasonal pond in a deciduous forest.

Notes:

Adults are aquatic, but they can survive on land if their aquatic habitat becomes unsuitable or if there's a drought. It has been very dry here, so I'm thinking that either this newt was on land because of the low water levels, or else maybe it was getting ready to hibernate??