notophthalmus viridescens (Meaning)

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notophthalmus viridescens (n)

red terrestrial form of a common North American newt

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Notophthalmus viridescens, commonly known as the red-spotted newt, is a small salamander species native to eastern North America.
The adult Notophthalmus viridescens typically has a smooth, olive-green to yellowish-green skin with bright red spots.
During its larval stage, Notophthalmus viridescens is aquatic and has a pale, mottled skin with external gills.
The red-spotted newt's diet consists mainly of aquatic invertebrates, such as insects, worms, and crustaceans.
Notophthalmus viridescens is a nocturnal species that primarily hunts at night.
The species' habitat includes ponds, lakes, marshes, and forest streams with dense vegetation.
Notophthalmus viridescens is capable of regenerating lost limbs and parts of its body, including its tail and gills.
The red-spotted newt has a unique courtship ritual that involves the male depositing spermatophores for the female to pick up.
Notophthalmus viridescens is listed as a species of Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The red-spotted newt plays an important role in the ecosystem by consuming insects and other invertebrates, and its presence indicates a healthy aquatic environment.

red terrestrial form of a common North American newt

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Notophthalmus viridescens, commonly known as the red-spotted newt, is a small salamander species native to eastern North America.

The adult Notophthalmus viridescens typically has a smooth, olive-green to yellowish-green skin with bright red spots.

During its larval stage, Notophthalmus viridescens is aquatic and has a pale, mottled skin with external gills.

The red-spotted newt's diet consists mainly of aquatic invertebrates, such as insects, worms, and crustaceans.