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Smooth newt

Lissotriton vulgaris vulgaris

Description:

Males of a smooth newt during the breeding season. During this time they develop a tall, wavy, translucent crest along the spine and tail, with dark spots covering the rest of the body, including the belly. Cca. 10 cm long.

Habitat:

River bog, forest.

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4 Comments

EvaV
EvaV 8 years ago

Thanks! :)

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 8 years ago

nice ...

EvaV
EvaV 8 years ago

Thank you, Ingrid3!

Ingrid3
Ingrid3 8 years ago

What wonderful pictures of this lovely little fellow!

EvaV
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EvaV

Slovenia

Spotted on Apr 27, 2015
Submitted on Apr 28, 2015

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