Danube Crested Newt
The Danube crested newt is named after the river the species is found at. It has a slim and slender body but during the breeding season, the male newts grow a crest on their tails and backs.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Subfamily | Pleurodelinae |
| Genus | Triturus |
| Scientific Name | Triturus dobrogicus |
| Other Names | Danube newt |
| Size | 5.1-5.9 in (13-15 cm) |
| Color | Side and back are black spotted dark brown with white stippled patterns. The belly is reddish orange with black blotches |
| Distribution | Australia, Czech Republic, Slovekia, Bosnia, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and Serbia |
| Habitat | Rivers, flooded marshland, ditches, meadows, bushlands, deciduous forests, and groves |
| Diet | Smaller newts and tadpoles |
| Predators | Herons, grass snakes, and other mammals |
| Breeding Season | During the spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | Around 200 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | Around 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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Published on September 14th 2019 by staff under Newts. Article was last reviewed on 14th September 2019.
