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Unusual N. v. viridescens?

KevinS

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I had to relocate some breeding newts this year and this male looked unusual to me. Maybe it's not all that uncommon, but I was just wondering if anyone else has seen one with so many orange spots?
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He certainly is a beauty! I think he does have a few more spots than average, but I don't think it's that unusual. I've seen a few like this.
 
another example

Nice newt:D
Here's another example, this one an N. v. dorsalis with extra spots.
 

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