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Marbled Newt

Marbled newt is a large, robust newt found in France, Spain and Portugal.

Size	5 to 6.5 in (13 to 17 cm)
Color	Dark brown or black background color with non-uniform patterns of green; black bellies with off-white small spots; adult females possess an orange stripe extending from the head to the tip of the tail
Distribution	France, Spain, Portugal
Habitat	Bushy cover, hedgerows, woodlands; aquatic habitats include well-vegetated ponds, pools, canals, ditches, lakes
Diet	Insects, small slugs, caterpillars
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during winter in various cavities, tree roots and sometimes in the mud at the bottom of ponds
Predators	Birds, snakes
Breeding Season	Early to late spring
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Around 400 eggs
Incubation Period	Around 16 days
Metamorphosis Period	2 to 3 months
Reproductive Age	Around 5 years of age
Average Lifespan	Up to 25 years in captivity
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern