What is another word for Newts?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːts] (IPA) 
Newts are small, semi-aquatic salamanders that are often found in streams and ponds. These creatures are often called by a variety of other names, including tritons, water dogs, and efts. Other synonyms for newts include mudpuppies, gillbacks, and wampum. Some people also refer to newts as lizards, although this term is technically incorrect as newts are not true lizards. Other terms that are sometimes used to describe newts include crocodile newts, spiny newts, and fire-bellied newts, all of which refer to specific species of newts with distinctive physical characteristics or behaviors.
