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Notophthalmus viridescens
The eastern newt is a common salamander of eastern North America. Eastern newts dwell in small lakes, ponds, and streams or near-by wet forests. 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.
Heron Pond, Vienna, IL
Spotted on Oct 7, 2012
Submitted on Oct 8, 2012
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