Eastern Newt Larva - Notophthalmus viridescens

Habitat: Collected from a pond and photographed in a home aquarium

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Patomarazul

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This full body picture is very beautiful! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I thought the shape of their tail was interesting, and I also found it fascinating that they keep their toes spread when swimming. I would think it would be more efficient to keep fingers closed, but I guess with such a fantastic tail, they don't need the extra force they would gain from paddling with their hands/feet. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
    Lion
    
    Maybe is a way for them to maintain balance :-) Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Makes sense ;) Posted 5 years ago

The Eastern newt

The eastern newt or red-spotted newt is a common salamander of eastern North America. Eastern newts dwell in wet forests with small lakes or ponds. 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. They have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to 5 inches in length.

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Similar species: Salamanders

Species identified by Christine Young