SALAMANDERS AND NEWTS. Urodela. 



1. Newt. EvET, Eft. Dicmychhis viriiksccns. 



Length, tliree-and-one-half inches ; greenish or reddish-brown ; light-yellow underneath ; row of red dots on 

 sides, and small black dots on belly; tail, flat. Aquatic. 



2. Red Newt. Dicmydylus miniatus. 

 Length, three-and-one-half inches: similar to above, but bright red. Under stones on land. 



3. Spring Newt. Desmognatlius fusia. 

 Length, four inches : blacUish-ljrown, with gray spots ; marbled underneath. Common in springs: very lively. 



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