jewett
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One of my less-than-a-year old Maa males decided to go into breeding dress about 6 weeks ago. Out of my 10 Maa morphs I have at least 2 males, but only this one has really developed the crest and the coloration. The other male just has a tiny crest, but they both tail fan their tank mates and have enlarged cloaca's. What I think is funny is that this little guy is only one of two morphs left that still has gill remnants. It's like he's only "acting" all grown up, though I know they can breed this young and Mesotritons can have neotony. At what age do you consider a newt truly neotenic? These guys will be a year old this spring. Here are some lousy pictures of the little fellow
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