Scientific Name
Notophthalmus viridescens
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Notophthalmus viridescens (Rafinesque, 1820)
Park
Acadia National Park (ACAD)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Common Newt, Eastern Newt, Ebbet, Red Eft, Red-spotted Newt
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Subfamily | Pleurodelinae |
| Genus | Notophthalmus |
| Species | Notophthalmus viridescens |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Coman (1987, 1981) larval form of this species observed in an overflow pool at the edge of Echo Lake (near Ike's Landing) and also in the shallow cove at the head of Somes Pond.
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Hunter et al. (1999) Native to eastern North America and Maine, found throughout Maine.
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
Manville (1939) Uncommon on MDI.
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Many observations within the park (Manville 1938); species likely breeds at these locations (GHM). Hunter et al. (1999) Eggs are attached to aquatic vegetation.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
1
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
G. Mittelhauser
Created Date
10/2/2002 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
G. Mittelhauser
Last Modified Date
10/2/2002 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: Coman (1987, 1981) larval form of this species observed in an overflow pool at the edge of Echo Lake (near Ike's Landing) and also in the shallow cove at the head of Somes Pond.
Davis (1960) founds under trap in experimental field at Hamilton Station, Jackson Laboratory on 11 July 1958 (C. Terman); also found on 22 August 1958 at Hamilton Station, Jackson Laboratory on back steps after rain (C. Terman); Many larvae seen along shore of Little Echo Lake on 7 August 1959.
Manville (1939) adults have only been recorded from The Tarn, uncommon on MDI.
Manville (1938) specimens are as follows (Champlain Mountain in woods on 15 June 1934 (URO-3; A. Stupka); The Tarn on 2 October 1934 (URO-10; V. Lunt); and 1/2 mile south of Tarn on 27 October 1934 (URO-13; V. Lunt). Observed at the foot of Cadillac Cliffs, Gorham Mountain on 8 August 1938 (J. Pierce)., Park Species Data Source: Coman (1987); Coman (1981); Manville (1939); Manville (1938)
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