TRITURUS

This group of pages is concerned with the newts of the genus Triturus, a genus containing most of the familiar newts of Europe.

General information
The species
Reproduction and development
Conservation issues
Newts in the UK
Captive care

Latest update: 12th October 2010.

Added arntzeni and macedonicus to text and map.

Update: 17th February 2009.

Moved to urodela.co.uk, using space kindly provided by Mark Aartse-Tuyn.

Update: 6th November 2005.

Comments on Ommatotriton and Lophinus added.

Update: 24th June 2005.

Comments on Lissotriton and Mesotriton added.

Update: 18th May 2003.

Diagrams of the mating behaviour of all species added.

Update: 26th March 2003.

Pictures of T. carnifex and T. karelinii added, new pictures of T. alpestris.

Update: 18th November 2002.

Picture of T. marmoratus added, by kind permission of Max Sparreboom.

Update: 25th May 2002.

I now have pictures of most of the species, thanks to Dr. Richard Griffiths, who has kindly allowed the use of photos from his book "The Newts and Salamanders of Europe".

All original content by Caleb Leeke. Contact me via caudata.org.