The Greek smooth newt or Greek newt (Lissotriton graecus) is a newt species found in the southern Balkans, from southern Croatia (Dalmatia) over Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia to Greece and south-westernmost Bulgaria. An introduced population exists in Austria, close to Vienna.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Greek Newt being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lissotriton lantzi
- Lissotriton schmidtleri
- Lissotriton helveticus
- Lissotriton vulgaris
- Lissotriton montandoni
- Lissotriton italicus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Lissotriton
- Species
- Lissotriton graecus
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