What is another word for Plethodon Cinereus?
Pronunciation: [plˈɛθɒdən sˈɪnəɹɪəs] (IPA) 
Plethodon cinereus is a salamander species mostly found in the eastern United States. The species is commonly known as the eastern red-spotted newt, red eft or simply the red-spotted newt. There are other synonyms for the Plethodon cinereus like Diemyctylus ruber, Triturus ruber, Salamandra cinerea, and Spelerpes ruber. These salamanders are quite interesting creatures, they have a unique life cycle where they start their life as aquatic larvae, lives on land as a juvenile and returns to the water to breed. In the wild, they can live up to 12 years feeding on insects, spiders, snails, and other small invertebrates. Overall, these synonyms are just another way to describe a fascinating amphibian species that can be found in many areas of the eastern United States.
