188 observationsNear Threatened
Striped Newt
Notophthalmus perstriatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Notophthalmus
About
The striped newt, Notophthalmus perstriatus, is a species of aquatic salamander native to the southeastern United States. It is a close relative of the eastern newt, with which it shares territory, and can be distinguished from the latter by the presence of red stripes running down the sides of its back and red spots on its back that lack a black outline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Striped Newt is Notophthalmus perstriatus.
- Striped Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Striped Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Striped Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Striped Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
- Striped Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- Striped Newt belongs to the genus Notophthalmus.