Great crested newt
Triturus cristatus
ok. 14 cmAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
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- Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Great crested newt — size comparison
The great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) inhabits European ponds and surrounding terrestrial habitats, including vegetated ponds, nearby meadows and scrub. A
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wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 14 cm
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Great crested newt — size comparison — facts and sources
The great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) inhabits European ponds and surrounding terrestrial habitats, including vegetated ponds, nearby meadows and scrub.
An orange, dark-spotted belly contrasts with the brown back in both sexes. During breeding males develop a tall crest and display tail movements. On land the newt uses damp shelters.
It eats invertebrates and small aquatic animals. Females place eggs individually on aquatic plants. Suitable ponds and surrounding terrestrial habitats are both necessary for its life cycle.
Mierzymy długość całkowitą od pyska do końca ogona, bez rogów. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Ujęcie przednie jest przybliżoną projekcją i nie stanowi osobnego pomiaru biologicznego.