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Notophthalmus viridescens
The eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) is a common newt of eastern North America. They frequent 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.
Eastern newts are at home in both coniferous and deciduous forests. They need a moist environment with either a temporary or permanent body of water, and thrive best in a muddy environment. During the eft stage, they may travel far from their original location. Red efts may often be seen in a forest after a rainstorm. Adults prefer a muddy aquatic habitat, but will move to land during a dry spell. Eastern newts have some amount of toxins in their skin, which is brightly colored to act as a warning. Even then, only 2% of larvae make it to the eft stage. Some larvae have been found in the pitchers of the carnivorous plant Sarracenia purpurea.[4]
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Thank you Dilan Chathuranga, AntonioGinjaGinja, and RiekoS!
Congratulations.
Awesome capture Geoffrey,congrats on the well deserved SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congrats !!wonderful spotting!!
Thank you Yasser, Hema Shah, and Saumya Wanniarachchi!
Congrats on your SOTD !
Congratulations, Geoffrey!
Geoffrey, this great series has earned you Spotting of the Day! Thanks for sharing your incredible encounters!
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