Triturus cristatus
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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Record sightingConservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.