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triton crêté

Triturus cristatus

Near Threatened

About

crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Species

Triturus cristatus (triton crêté)

Names in Other Languages

French triton crêté

German Kammolch

Russian Grebenchatyi Triton

Similar Species in Triturus

Southern Marbled Newt

Triturus pygmaeus

Near Threatened

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Southern Crested Newt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of triton crêté?

The scientific name of triton crêté is Triturus cristatus. It belongs to the genus Triturus.

What is the conservation status of triton crêté?

triton crêté (Triturus cristatus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does triton crêté live?

triton crêté is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does triton crêté belong to?

triton crêté (Triturus cristatus) belongs to the genus Triturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.

What kingdom does triton crêté belong to?

triton crêté (Triturus cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of triton crêté?

The closest relatives of triton crêté in the genus Triturus include triton crêté italien, marbled newt, Southern Marbled Newt, Southern Crested Newt, Danube Crested Newt.