description Danube Crested Newt Overview
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What is the scientific name of the Danube crested newt?
The Danube crested newt is Triturus dobrogicus. It is native to the Danube basin in central and southeastern Europe.
How can the Danube crested newt be distinguished from related species?
It has a notably elongated, slender body and a relatively low breeding crest. These features help distinguish it from the more robust great crested newt, Triturus cristatus.
What habitats does the Danube crested newt use?
It is closely associated with floodplain ponds, oxbows, ditches, and other still waters in the Danube basin. Adults may leave the water after breeding and shelter in damp vegetation or soil nearby.
When does the Danube crested newt develop its crest?
Males develop a temporary breeding crest during the spring aquatic breeding period. The crest is used in courtship and becomes less prominent after the animal leaves the breeding water.
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