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 |