🌿Native Nature

Iberian Ribbed Newt

Pleurodeles waltl

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Pleurodeles

About

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iberian Ribbed Newt?
The scientific name of Iberian Ribbed Newt is Pleurodeles waltl.
What is the conservation status of Iberian Ribbed Newt?
The Iberian Ribbed Newt has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
What genus does Iberian Ribbed Newt belong to?
Iberian Ribbed Newt belongs to the genus Pleurodeles.