Name

Triturus marmoratus

marbled newt

Framing

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Amphibia

Order: Caudata

Family: Salamandridae

Genus: Triturus

Species: marmoratus

Habitat

It usually occupies ponds, both natural and artificial, water troughs, lagoons and ponds, pools, reservoirs, water reservoirs, backwaters and meanders, etc.

Feeding

Carnivorous. Predator of small invertebrates.

Distribution

Central and southern France, and in much of Spain (especially in the northern half) and Portugal.

Conservation status

Least Concern (LC)

Additional information

Green or greenish-yellow colouring with blackish spots giving it a mottled appearance. Laterally compressed tail.