The striped newt (Notophthalmus perstriatus) is a species of aquatic salamander 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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Newt being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lissotriton maltzani
- Lissotriton helveticus
- Lissotriton lantzi
- Lissotriton graecus
- Lissotriton vulgaris
- Notophthalmus viridescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Notophthalmus
- Species
- Notophthalmus perstriatus
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