Of the many subspecies of the eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens), only one, the central newt (N. v. louisianensis) is found in Minnesota.
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Central Newt
Sighting:
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Central Newt distribution in Wisconsin is problematic. Widely distributed throughout the state, newts probably occur in many more counties than are currently documented.
Central Newt: occurs in the central states and along the Gulf Coast and southeastern coastal plain; olive dorsal color, black-spotted yellow belly; red dorsolateral spots sometimes edged in black.
Central Newt
aquatic stage
Central Newts still occur in Cook County, but have probably declined considerably since Kennicott's time.
Central Newt, which has a unique,
Dwelling on the ground.
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The Central Newt, Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis, is found in shallow ponds, cypress and bay heads, slow moving rivers, and streams in northern Florida. Its body is olive to light brown above and yellow below.
This is particularly common in the southern subspecies, the Central Newt, N. v. louisianensis, and the Peninsula Newt, N. v.
Two subspecies merge in Michigan: the Red-spotted Newt (N. v. viridescens) has two rows of black bordered red spots on the back. The smaller Central Newt (N. v. louisianensis) may lack red spots, or may have red spots that lack black borders.
 See also: Newt, Salamander, Eastern Newt, Slimy Salamander, Snake
  
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