Common newt is an amphibian belonging to the family Salamandridae found in most of Europe. Males and females are very much similar in appearance. There are seven subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Amphibia |
| Order |
Caudata |
| Family |
Salamandridae |
| Genus |
Lissotriton |
| Scientific Name |
Lissotriton vulgaris |
| Other Names |
Smooth newt |
| Size |
Around 10 cm |
| Color |
Greenish-brown upper surface with whitish belly and cheeks with an orange streak on the belly; black spots on the body |
| Distribution |
Much of Europe, western Asia |
| Habitat |
Damp meadows, field edges, gardens, parks, woods and stone piles |
| Diet |
Aquatic invertebrates, worms, snails, beetles, slugs, flies |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter in damp, sheltered areas above ground |
| Predators |
Fish, snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 300 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
10 to 20 days |
| Reproductive Age |
Around 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 6 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Common Newts
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Lissotriton Vulgaris
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