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Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt in the red eft or terrestrial juvenile stage spotted in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, GA.
Adults and larvae inhabit lakes, ponds, swamps, and quiet stream pools, especially those lacking predaceous fishes. Efts and sometimes adults (for example, overwintering ones) inhabit wooded areas (terrestrial eft stage lasts 2-7 years). In some areas, such as the northeastern United States, adults may be permanently aquatic, but in other areas they may leave the water in summer or fall.
Spotted on Jun 9, 2011
Submitted on Jul 19, 2011
4 Comments
Got to see to believe. Great pic!
wow......lucky you are,i never see then before....sus colores son hermosos!!!
Thanks!! Yea, the first time I spotted one I believe my exact words were whoaaa, oh my gahhh! Ha, as far as amphibians in southeastern N America go, these guys are by far the coolest for so many reasons (in my opinion of course!).
Wow. Beautiful aninmal.