The Italian newt (Lissotriton italicus) is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae found only in Italy. The species can be found in temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, water storage areas, ponds, and canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss, natural land conversion and invasive species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Italian 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 maltzani
- Lissotriton boscai
- Lissotriton montandoni
- Lissotriton graecus
- Lissotriton lantzi
- Ommatotriton vittatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Caudata
- Family
- Salamandridae
- Genus
- Lissotriton
- Species
- Lissotriton italicus
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