Notophthalmus perstriatus
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Notophthalmus perstriatus is a species of aquatic salamander commonly known as the ‘’Striped newt’’. It is a close relative of the Eastern newt, with which it shares territory, which it can be identified from the Eastern newt by the red stripes running down the sides of its back and by the fact the red spots on its back lack a black outline.[1]
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[edit] Description
Growing from 2.12 - 4.12[2] inches in length and olive green to black-brown in color with bright red parallel dorsal stripes and it a yellowish underside with black spots. It is described as being slender and having comparatively dry skin.[1] The eft phase, were a juvenile newt spends several years completely terrestrial, rarely occurs, but can be identified by its bright orange color and similar striping. Neoteny is common in adults.
[edit] Range
This newt is found from south Georgia into central Florida [2] and resides primarily in Flatwoods, Hammock ponds and drainage ditches, where it breeds from late winter to spring.
[edit] References
- ^ a b http://museum.nhm.uga.edu/gawildlife/amphibians/caudata/salamandridae/nperstriatus.html
- ^ a b National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians (North America) 276
[edit] External links
Hammerson, G & Dodd, K. 2004. Notophthalmus perstriatus. In: IUCN 2006. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 09 July 2007.
