Pygmy Marbled Newt
Triturus pygmaeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilySalamandridae (True Salamanders and Newts)
- GenusTriturus (Crested and Marbled Newts)
- SpeciesTriturus pygmaeus (Pygmy Marbled Newt)
About the Pygmy Marbled Newt
The southern marbled newt or pygmy marbled newt (Triturus pygmaeus) is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is found in Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, ponds, open excavations, irrigated land, canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Previously thought to be a subspecies of the marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus), it was raised to species level after genetic studies revealed its distinctiveness from the former. The southern marbled newt occurs only in southern Portugal and southwestern Spain, in Mediterranean climate. The Douro–Tagus watershed forms a narrow, northern border to the range of Triturus marmoratus. The southern marbled newt is similar in appearance to the marbled newt but is smaller, with adults reaching a total length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) as against the latter's 17 centimetres (6.7 in). The dorsal surface is yellowish-green heavily mottled with irregular patches of dark brown or black... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pygmy Marbled Newt in Sierra de Guadarrama 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 | Monfragüe National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 3 | Doñana National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 4 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pygmy Marbled Newt in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pygmy Marbled Newt sighting in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, based on 52 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pygmy Marbled Newt in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Pygmy Marbled Newt in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in our monthly data.