Palmate Newt
Lissotriton helveticus
Silhouette: Original foto by Gilles San Martin, modified by Luca Leicht · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilySalamandridae (True Salamanders and Newts)
- GenusLissotriton (Smooth Newts)
- SpeciesLissotriton helveticus (Palmate Newt)
About the Palmate Newt
The palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus) is a species of newt found in Western Europe, from Great Britain to the northern Iberian Peninsula. It is 5–9.5 cm (2.0–3.7 in) long and olive or brown with some dark spots. The underside is yellow to orange, and the throat, unlike in the similar smooth newt, always unspotted. A dark stripe runs along the head and through the eyes. Breeding males develop a distinct filament on the end of their tail, strongly webbed hind feet, and a low, smooth crest on their back.
Habitats include forests, marshes, pastures or gardens. While on land, the newts are mainly nocturnal. After emerging from hibernation in spring, they move to stagnant, fish-free bodies of water for breeding. Following a courtship display, the male deposits a spermatophore that is picked up by the female. Larvae develop over after 1.5–3.5 months before metamorphosing into land-dwelling juveniles (efts). Sexual maturity is reached after two to three years, and the newts can live up to 12 years in the wild. The species is generally common and has been assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The palmate newt was first scientifically described in 1789 by Russian naturalist... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Palmate Newt in Cévennes National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picos de Europa National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Snowdonia National Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 3 | Cévennes National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 4 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 5 | Cairngorms National Park | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | |
| 6 | Aigüestortes National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 7 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Palmate Newt in Cévennes National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Palmate Newt sighting in Cévennes National Park, based on 59 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Palmate Newt in Cévennes National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Palmate Newt in Cévennes National Park in our monthly data.