Least ConcernGreat Crested Newt
Triturus cristatus
One of the 10 newts on WAnimals
Amphibians · Caudata · Salamandridae
Lissotriton vulgaris
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The smooth newt is the most widespread newt in Europe and one of the most familiar amphibians on the continent. In the breeding season the male grows a wavy dorsal crest and takes on showy colouring, and performs an underwater dance in front of the female in which he fans pheromones towards her with his tail.
Size
7 cm – 11 cm
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Lissotriton vulgaris
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 67.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Smooth Newt — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about smooth newt.
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
