Eastern Newt

Notophthalmus viridescens

The eastern newt is common in eastern North America. It frequents small lakes, ponds, and streams or nearby wet forests. The eastern newt produces tetrodotoxin, which makes them unpalatable to predatory fish and crayfish. It has a lifespan of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and it may grow to 5 in.

Baby Season
Spring (February-April)
Adult male red-spotted newt. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Gratwicke.
Adult male red-spotted newt. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Gratwicke.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Red-spotted Newt observed by a1dan_see
Jan 13, 2026
De Witt, NY, USA
byAidan Craner
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Newt observed by thedrw
Jan 13, 2026
CR-53, Vestal, NY, US
byDavid Weisenbeck
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Eastern Newt observed by jacobvincent
Jan 12, 2026
Alabama, US
byJake Vincent
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Newt observed by willyhutchy
Jan 12, 2026
Estabrook Woods, Concord, MA, US
byWilly Hutcheson
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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