Smooth newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
CommonPhoto: Piet Spaans Viridiflavus 21:50, 10 April 2007 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Amphibiancarnivore
The smooth newt is a small amphibian found across Europe and parts of Asia, with some populations introduced to Australia. It’s known for its brown skin and spotted underside, which can range from orange to white. During breeding season, males grow more colorful and develop a distinctive crest along their backs.
- Males grow larger than females, reaching up to 11 cm.
- Their skin feels dry on land but smooths out in water.
- Males develop a vivid crest during breeding season.
WetlandForestEuropeAsiaAustralia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Amphibian
- Scientific name
- Lissotriton vulgaris
- Habitat
- Wetland, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia, Australia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
