Eastern Newt
Eastern newt is a species of newt found in eastern North America. The adults are aquatic while juveniles or efts are terrestrial. There are four recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Genus | Notophthalmus |
| Scientific Name | Notophthalmus viridescens |
| Size | Around 5 in |
| Weight | 0.2-0.4 oz (5-11 g) |
| Color | Upper surface of the adults are dull olive green with dull yellow belly while juveniles or efts are bright orangish-red |
| Distribution | Eastern North America |
| Habitat | Coniferous and deciduous forests |
| Diet | Insects, small mollusks and crustaceans, worms, young amphibians, frog eggs |
| Predators | Birds, insects, fish, leeches, other amphibians |
| Breeding Season | Late winter to early spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 200 to 400 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 8 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | Around 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 12 to 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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