Eastern newt is a common name for a species of salamander that is native to the eastern regions of North America. This species is also recognized by various other names such as red-spotted newt, red eft, eastern red-spotted newt, and Notophthalmus viridescens. Eastern newts are known for their bright orange-red skin with small black spots and a distinct forked tongue, making them a unique amphibian species. These salamanders undergo a metamorphosis from an aquatic larval form to a terrestrial juvenile and adult form. While some of the names suggest different physical attributes, they all refer to the same species of amphibian - the eastern newt.