Common Name:
Red-spotted Newt
Scientific Name:
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens
Etymology:
Genus:
noto is Greek for "mark", ophtalmus is Greek for "eye". Referring to eye spots found on the back and sides.
 Species:
viridescens is Latin meaning "slightly green". Referring to the overall greenish color of the salamander.
 Subspecies:
viridescens is Latin meaning "slightly green". Referring to the overall greenish color of the salamander.
Average Length:
2.25 - 4.8 in. (5.7 - 12.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
5.5 in. (14 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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