Alpine Newt
Mesotriton alpestris
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 11,483
- Most observed in
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The alpine newt is a species of newt native to continental Europe and introduced to Great Britain and New Zealand. Adults measure 7–12 cm (2.8–4.7 in) and are usually dark grey to blue on the back and sides, with an orange belly and throat. Males are more conspicuously coloured than the drab females, especially during breeding season.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Alpine newt”.