73,745 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Notophthalmus
About
The eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) is a common newt of eastern North America. It frequents small lakes, ponds, and streams or nearby 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 it may grow to 5 in (13 cm) in length. These animals are common aquarium pets, being either collected from the wild or sold commercially. The...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Newt is Notophthalmus viridescens.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- Eastern Newt belongs to the genus Notophthalmus.