- Notophthalmus perstriatus
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Notophthalmus perstriatus Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Caudata Family: Salamandridae Genus: Notophthalmus Species: N. perstriatus Binomial name Notophthalmus perstriatus
(Bishop, 1941)Notophthalmus perstriatus, commonly known as the Striped Newt, is a species of aquatic salamander that is native to the Southeastern United States. It is a close relative of the Eastern newt, with which it shares territory, and can be distinguished from the latter by the presence of red stripes running down the sides of its back and red spots on its back that lack a black outline.[2]
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Description
Growing from 2.12–4.12 in (5.4–10.5 cm)[3] 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.[2] 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.
Habitat
This newt is found from Georgia into central Florida.[3] It resides primarily in flatwoods, hammock ponds and drainage ditches, where it breeds from late winter to spring.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
External links
Media related to Notophthalmus perstriatus at Wikimedia Commons 
Data related to Notophthalmus perstriatus at WikispeciesCategories:- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Newts
- Animals described in 1941
- Amphibians of the United States
- Fauna of the Southeastern United States
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