Marbled Newt

Triturus marmoratus

Captive Bred 2024

Size: ~4-6cm

Sex: Unsexed

The marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) is a striking amphibian native to the Iberian Peninsula and western France, known for its vivid green and black marbled pattern that provides excellent camouflage in woodland habitats. Males are especially distinctive during the breeding season, when they develop a tall, jagged crest running along their back and tail, often highlighted with orange colouration. These newts spend much of their time in damp terrestrial environments but migrate to ponds and slow-moving waters in spring to breed, where females lay eggs individually attached to aquatic plants.

Adult Size: 13-17cm

Life Span: 10-15 Years.