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Great Crested Newt

Triturus cristatus

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Britain's largest newt and one of Europe's most protected animals. The male develops a dramatic jagged crest in the breeding season. It requires networks of clean ponds and rough grassland, and has declined dramatically with pond loss.

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Quick Facts

Category
Amphibian
Latin name
Triturus cristatus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.