Iberian ribbed newt

The sharp-ribbed salamander is a large amphibian found in the Iberian Peninsula and northern Morocco. It has a unique defense where its pointed ribs can poke through its skin when threatened. This makes it one of the most unusual salamanders in Europe.

• It is the biggest species of newt in Europe.
• When threatened, its sharp ribs can pierce through its sides as a defense.
• It lives in both Spain and Morocco.