The alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is a species of newt native to continental Europe and introduced to Great Britain and New Zealand. Adults measure 7–12 cm (2.8–4.7 in) and are usually dark grey to blue on the back and sides, with an orange belly and throat.

Alpine newts in the wild start their breeding before winter ends or before summer starts. They become sexually mature when they turn 3 or 4 years old. Males maturity takes place faster by 6 months to a year.

Alpine newts are a medium sized newt with adults measuring up to 12 cm in length, the females are larger than males. Both sexes are dark grey in colour on the flanks, sometimes with some …

The alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is a species of newt native to continental Europe and introduced to Great Britain and New Zealand. Adults measure 7–12 cm (2.8–4.7 in) and are usually dark grey to blue on the back and sides, with an orange belly and throat.

Discover key facts about the alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris), with tips on identification and advice for survey sampling techniques.

Alpine newts' natural habitat consists of small, cool shady mountain ponds and lakes surrounded by forest. They use logs, stones, leaf litter & burrows for hiding places. In the wild they typically live mostly on land for 9-10 months of the year and water for the remainder.

Alpine Newts are known carriers of the chytrid fungus Bactrachocytrium dendrobatidis. This disease can seriously affect native amphibian species. Find out more here.

The alpine newt is a medium-sized newt with velvety skin, a stocky, dark gray body, and short, laterally compressed tail. These amphibians are particularly well known for their vibrant orange bellies and piercing eyes.

2024年3月28日 · The alpine newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is our most attractive newt species, or at least it is in spring, when it dons its “aquatic livery” and takes on an almost tropical appearance. The Newt of the Year 2019 is our second biggest newt.

One of the most attractive, both on land and especially in its aquatic form is the small but extremely distinctive species - the Alpine newt (Triturus alpestris).