Eastern Newt

Description:

Aquatic adults range in color from olive to brownish-green and have red spots on their back. The belly is yellow. During the immature terrestrial “red eft” stage, the body is completely bright orange or red.

Habitat:

Adults are found in permanent water bodies including ponds, marshes, and shallow lakes. The terrestrial efts can be found out in the open on moist forest floors after rainfall. They also hide under logs, bark, stones, and leaf litter. They are found throughout the eastern US.

Notes:

Eastern Newts are commonly kept in aquariums and can live up to 20 years or 12-15 years in the wild.