151 observationsLeast Concern
Southern Crested Newt
Triturus karelinii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Triturus
About
The southern crested newt (Triturus karelinii) is a terrestrial European newt. It is similar to the northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) except larger and more robust.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Southern Crested Newt is Triturus karelinii.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the order Caudata.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- Southern Crested Newt belongs to the genus Triturus.