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Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newts dwell in small lakes, ponds, and streams or near-by wet forests. They can coexist in an aquatic environment with small, noncarnivorous fish, as their skin secretes a poisonous substance when the newt is threatened or injured. They have lifespans of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to five inches in length.
Forestland
Spotted on Oct 3, 2012
Submitted on May 3, 2013
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Moved to Amphibians :-)