Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXXXIX
Eastern newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae
Fig. 1. Eastern newt
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 7-12 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | A few grams |
| Food | Insects, snails, frog eggs |
| Lifespan | About 12-15 years (est.) |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | freshwater, forest |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Three life stages: aquatic larva, a bright orange land stage called the red eft that is toxic to predators, then an aquatic green adult. The peninsula newt lives in Florida.
Observe: Compare the rough skin of a newt with the smooth skin of most salamanders.