The smooth newt, also known as the common newt (Lissotriton vulgaris; formerly Triturus vulgaris) is a species of amphibian, the most common newt of the genus Lissotriton. It is found throughout Europe, except the far north, areas of Southern France and the Iberian Peninsula.
Photo: Vit Lukas · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
- Observations in the area
- 1
- Last sighting
- 16 March 2026
- Category
- Amphibians
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Where it has been observed
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Photo: Christoph Moning · iNaturalist · CC BY
Photo: @michal_michlewicz · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Photo: @Hakura · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Photo: Benjamin Monod-Broca · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Photo: Sebastian Riedl · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Photo: Diego González Dopico · iNaturalist · CC BY
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Nature data: iNaturalist
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