Latin Etymology: Lissotriton (possibly "smooth triton") vulgaris ("common")
Adult Smooth Newt (subspecies L. v. vulgaris) at Geddington, Northants - April 2011
Featured Subspecies: Lissotriton vulgaris vulgaris
Weight: 1.75-3.5g / Length: 10cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Also known as the common newt, it is indeed the commonest of the three newts found in the United Kingdom. The males in the breeding season have a much more showy look with orange lines, dark spots and a wavy crest, while females, and other newts for the rest of the year appear as above. Newts in general are insectivorous, spend more time in the water than frogs and come onto the land at night to feed, while remaining in water during the day. Related Species:
Order: Caudata
Family: Salamandridae
Genus: Lissotriton
SUBSPECIES: L. v. ampelensis, L. v. graecus, L. v. kosswigi, L. v. lantzi, L. v. meridionalis, L. v. schmidtlerorum, L. v. vulgaris
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A widespread resident
- Seen at Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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