Alpine Newt
Mesotriton alpestris
Adult Alpine Newts breed in cool ponds and small lakes, then often shelter on land in damp woodland, meadows, or beneath stones. They feed on aquatic invertebrates, worms, slugs, and small insects. During the breeding season, males develop especially vivid blue and orange coloration.
- Type
- Water / Venom
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Alpine Newt