The Striped Newt is a small, colorful newt endemic to the longleaf pine ecosystem of Florida and Georgia. The red stripe on its back is diagnostic. Populations have declined dramatically and it is a species of special concern.
Habitat
Seasonal ponds in longleaf pine flatwoods and sandhills
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates and small vertebrates
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Striped Newt
The best time to see a Striped Newt is April–May, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 150 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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