The Italian crested newt (Triturus carnifex) is a species of newt in the family Salamandridae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Italian Crested 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
- Triturus karelinii
- Triturus ivanbureschi
- Triturus dobrogicus
- Triturus macedonicus
- Ommatotriton ophryticus
- Triturus cristatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Triturus
- Species
- Triturus carnifex
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