Bosca’s Newt

Amphibians > Newts & Salamanders

OverviewBosca’s Newt (Lissotriton boscai), also known as the Iberian Newt, is a charming, compact caudate amphibian endemic to the sun-drenched landscapes and granite streams of the western Iberian Peninsula. Named in honor of the renowned Spanish zoologist...

Danube Crested Newt

Amphibians > Newts & Salamanders

OverviewThe Danube Crested Newt (Triturus dobrogicus) is a specialized, elegant caudate amphibian that represents one of the signature endemic vertebrates of the expansive Danube River drainage in central and southeastern Europe. Belonging to the iconic ‘crested...

Alpine Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Alpine SalamanderScientific Name: Salamandra atraCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total body length: 3.5–6.0 in (9–15 cm); Rarely exceeds 6.3 in (16 cm)Weight: 0.3–0.6 oz (8–18 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild;...

Chinese Fire Belly Newt

Amphibians > Salamanders

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Chinese Fire Belly NewtScientific Name: Cynops orientalisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total body length: 3.1–4.0 in (8.0–10.2 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in native aquatic habitats; up to...