Red-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens) a subspecies of the Eastern Newt. This a common newt of the eastern US and the newest occupant at Arrowhead Environmental Education Center.
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Sarah Anne
does it normally have a bigger abdomen or is s/he with child/eggs?
Terrell Shaw
I wondered the same thing. I don't remember it looking this way in the tank. Maybe it's just the way it is being held. I'll take a good look at it again on Monday.
Sarah Anne
maybe its not her good side. lol
Bob Doster
Any relation to the Gringrich newt?
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