Iberian Ribbed Newt
Pleurodeles waltl
About the Iberian Ribbed Newt
The Iberian ribbed newt or Spanish ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl) is a newt endemic to the central and southern Iberian Peninsula and Morocco. It is the largest European newt species and it is also known for its sharp ribs which can puncture through its sides, and as such is also called the sharp-ribbed newt. This species should not be confused with the different species with similar common name, the Iberian (mostly Portuguese) newt (Lissotriton boscai).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Iberian Ribbed Newt?
The scientific name of the Iberian Ribbed Newt is Pleurodeles waltl.
How many Iberian Ribbed Newt sightings have been recorded?
2,147 observations of the Iberian Ribbed Newt have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,147
observations on iNaturalist
