Salamander (?) nymph with gills.
Mar 14, 2019 10:43:20 #
newtoyou wrote:
And I might add another point for newts. They breed in vernal pools ( for most) that are free of fish. I believe many over winter as nymphs because of a two or more year tadpole stage.
So, Brenda, I believe your pond has newts. And little eats them, many have poisonous skin secretions
Bill, still
So, Brenda, I believe your pond has newts. And little eats them, many have poisonous skin secretions
Bill, still
Newts can lay eggs up till July mainly in the north of the British isles that is why many over winter, in fact where Brenda lives most leave the ponds in the same year. (Check out the link again and down load the IDGuideNewtEggs&Larvae.pdf doc) https://www.arguk.org/info-advice/id-guides/11-newt-eggs-and-larvae-identification-guide
Most ponds that were surveyed contained a few species of fish some with large numbers of them, these and dragon fly nymph take a large toll of newt nymphs but the populations have remained stable over many years.
PS: most pond surveys are carried out on a night-time with torches, especially for Great Crested.
Mar 14, 2019 11:04:28 #
JH2o wrote:
Newts can lay eggs up till July mainly in the nort... (show quote)
Thank you. I found those links.
I should have been clearer. In Maryland there is one newt. It breeds early in flowing water in Garret county and others.The mole salamanders, marbled, tiger, etc. are breeding in vernal pools in early February on. They mature fast, then mostly disappear. Nocturnal. Some others have been breeding here for a few weeks now. Unknown species. Also develop quickly. Old notes from 80's. Our Amphibian general population is down here. Climate?
Do you think the ones Brenda will mature this year?
Bill
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