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Iberian ribbed newt

Pleurodeles waltl

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Amphibia (amfibiler)
Order
Caudata (Semender)
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Pleurodeles
Species
Pleurodeles waltl (Iberian ribbed newt)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gallipato
French Pleurodèles De Waltl
German Spanischer Rippenmolch

Similar Species in Pleurodeles

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Algerian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles nebulosus
Least Concern
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Edough Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles poireti
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iberian ribbed newt?
The scientific name of Iberian ribbed newt is Pleurodeles waltl. It belongs to the genus Pleurodeles.
What is the conservation status of Iberian ribbed newt?
Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Iberian ribbed newt live?
Iberian ribbed newt is found in Distributed across Belgium and Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Spain.
What family does Iberian ribbed newt belong to?
Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl) belongs to the genus Pleurodeles, which is part of the taxonomic family Salamandridae.
What kingdom does Iberian ribbed newt belong to?
Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Iberian ribbed newt?
The closest relatives of Iberian ribbed newt in the genus Pleurodeles include Algerian Ribbed Newt, Edough Ribbed Newt.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pleurodeles — 3 Species

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Algerian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles nebulosus
LC
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Iberian ribbed newt
Pleurodeles waltl
NT
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Edough Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles poireti
EN
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