Northern Banded Newt

Ommatotriton ophryticus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

Ommatotriton ophryticus, the northern banded newt, is a species of newt in the family Salamandridae. It is found in northeastern Turkey and western Caucasus in Georgia, Armenia, and southern Russia.

Fun Fact

They also described a new subspecies under this taxon, Triturus ophryticus nesterovi, now recognized as a separate species Ommatotriton nesterovi.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in coniferous, mixed, and deciduous forests, up to subalpine meadows.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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