Eastern Newt

Notophthalmus viridescens

The Eastern Newt has a fascinating three-stage life cycle. The terrestrial red eft stage wanders forests for years before transforming into the aquatic adult. Its skin contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin.

Habitat

Ponds and lakes (adults); moist forest floor (eft stage)

Diet

Insects, worms, small amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates

How common

Common

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