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Eft of a Central Newt in the Missouri Ozarks

This Eft is an unusual small salamander with bright orange skin. This salamander will spend 3-5 years on land before transforming into the adult stage of the Central Newt. These are found across the Ozark hills of Missouri and Arkansas.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: Reeds Spring, Missouri, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5000
Copyright: © John Miller