Alpine Newt
Alpine newt is a species of newt found in Central and Southern Europe. There are ten recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Suborder | Salamandroidea |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Genus | Ichthyosaura |
| Scientific Name | Ichthyosaura alpestris |
| Size | Male: Up to 9 cm Female: Up to 12 cm |
| Color | Mottled brown; during the mating season, males display dark-blue coloring on the upper surface while the sides have black-white spotted stripes below sky-blue stripes and bright orange bellies |
| Distribution | Central and Southern Europe; United Kingdom (introduced) |
| Habitat | Thick deciduous forests with good availability of water in hilly to mountainous regions; also found in natural gardens and parkland |
| Diet | Insects, worms |
| Predators | Birds, snakes |
| Breeding Season | End of winter or beginning of summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 30 to 500 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 10 to 30 days |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 15 to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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