Central Newt
Notopthalmus viridescens louisianensis
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- N. v. louisianensis – Nacogdoches Co, TX – photo by Matt Hollanders
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Notopthalmus v. louisianensis occurs throughout much of east and southeast Texas as far south as San Patricio County.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Notophthalmus meridionalis (Cope, 1880)
Genus: Notophthalmus, Greek – noto = mark + ophtalmus = eye — ref. eye spots on sides and back
Species: viridescens, Latin = slightly green — ref. common greenish color
Subspecies: louisianensis, belongs to the state of Louisiana — type locality, New Orleans, LA, l9l4
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962