Black-spotted Newt vs Eastern Newt

Notophthalmus meridionalis compared with Notophthalmus viridescens

Key Differences

• Black-spotted Newt is Endangered while Eastern Newt is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-spotted Newt	Eastern Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Caudata)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family same	Salamandridae	Salamandridae
Genus same	Notophthalmus	Notophthalmus
Species	Notophthalmus meridionalis	Notophthalmus viridescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-spotted Newt and Eastern Newt share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Notophthalmus.

Conservation Status

Black-spotted Newt

EN — Endangered

Eastern Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-spotted Newt	Eastern Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-spotted Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Eastern Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Black-spotted Newt

The Black-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis) is a species in the genus Notophthalmus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.