The southern crested newt (Triturus karelinii) is a terrestrial European newt. It is similar to the northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) except larger and more robust.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern 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 ivanbureschi
- Triturus macedonicus
- Triturus carnifex
- Triturus dobrogicus
- Triturus cristatus
- Pleurodeles waltl — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Triturus
- Species
- Triturus karelinii
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