An eastern, or red-spotted, newt (Notophthalmus viridescens).

In the red eft stage, this newt spends several years on land before returning to water.

(Backyard, Orford, NH)

amphibian; salamander; eastern newt; red-spotted newt; red eft phase; Chordata; Amphibia; Caudata; Salamandridae; subF Pleurodelinae; Notophthalmus viridescens