Eastern newt
A species of Eastern newts, Also known as Red-spotted newt Scientific name : Notophthalmus viridescens Genus : Eastern newts
Eastern newt, A species of Eastern newts
Also known as:
Red-spotted newt
Botanical name: Notophthalmus viridescens
Genus: Eastern newts
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Description
The eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) is a common newt of eastern North America. It frequents small lakes, ponds, and streams or near-by wet forests. The eastern newt produces tetrodotoxin which makes the species unpalatable to predatory fish and crayfish. It has a lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to five inches in length. These animals are common aquarium pets, being either collected from the wild or sold commercially. The striking...
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Eastern newts Species
Eastern newt 
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