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Notophthalmus viridescens
The eastern newt or red-spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) is a common salamander of eastern North America. Eastern newts dwell in wet forests with small lakes or ponds. They can coexist in an aquatic environment with small, non-carnivorous fish, however, their skin secretes a poisonous substance when the newt is threatened or injured. They have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to 5 inches in length.
wet woodlands and ponds
4 Comments
Wow so bright! It is amazing that you caught this in mid-air!. I have caught these before only brown.
Grandioso precioso color!!!
Cute..and nice colour...
Lovely spot!
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