Smooth Newt

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)

Order

Caudata (ซาลาแมนเดอร์)

Family

Salamandridae

Genus

Lissotriton

Species

Lissotriton vulgaris (Smooth Newt)

Names in Other Languages

German Teichmolch

Russian Obyknovennyi Triton

Turkish Küçük Semender

Similar Species in Lissotriton

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Bosca's Newt

Lissotriton boscai

Least Concern

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Italian Newt

Lissotriton italicus

Least Concern

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Palmate Newt

Lissotriton helveticus

Least Concern

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Carpathian Newt

Lissotriton montandoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth Newt?

The scientific name of Smooth Newt is Lissotriton vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Lissotriton.

What is the conservation status of Smooth Newt?

Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Smooth Newt live?

Smooth Newt is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Smooth Newt belong to?

Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) belongs to the genus Lissotriton, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.

Is Smooth Newt endangered?

No, Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Smooth Newt belong to?

Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Smooth Newt?

The closest relatives of Smooth Newt in the genus Lissotriton include Bosca's Newt, Italian Newt, Palmate Newt, Carpathian Newt.