Common newt

Smooth newt, common newt
Triturus vulgaris
A characteristic popping sound often accompanies a smooth newt rising for air.
Subspecies
Nine. The subspecies found in the UK is T.v. vulgaris.

Common newt (Triturus vulgaris): also known as the smooth newt, this newt is the most widespread of the three species, found mainly in lowland habitats. It is the only newt found in Ireland.

The Common Newt, also known as Smooth Newt or Brown Eft, only spends a portion of its life in water, for in summer, autumn and winter it lives on land exclusively.

Smooth or Common Newt - Triturus vulgaris / Lissotriton vulgaris - Native
Identification
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Smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris)
The smooth or common newt (Triturus vulgaris) is Britain's most widespread newt. Both males and females have greenish-brown upperparts, with... More 15 Images 8 Videos ...

See also: Reptile, Newt, Common toad, Common frog, Great Crested Newt