Pygmy Marbled Newt
Triturus pygmaeus
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Pygmy Marbled Newt
The southern marbled newt or pygmy marbled newt (Triturus pygmaeus) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family. It is found in Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, ponds, open excavations, irrigated land, canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Pygmy Marbled Newt?
The scientific name of the Pygmy Marbled Newt is Triturus pygmaeus.
Is the Pygmy Marbled Newt endangered?
The Pygmy Marbled Newt is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Pygmy Marbled Newt sightings have been recorded?
1,437 observations of the Pygmy Marbled Newt have been recorded on iNaturalist.
