Besra vs Smooth Newt

Accipiter virgatus compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Besra	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)	Salamandridae
Genus	Accipiter	Lissotriton
Species	Accipiter virgatus	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Besra and Smooth Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Besra

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Besra	Smooth Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Besra

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Besra

The Besra (Accipiter virgatus) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway