List of amphibians and reptiles of Norway

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The Kingdom of Norway is home to several species of reptiles and amphibians, despite its cold climate.[1][2]

Reptiles

Scientific name Norwegian common name Description Image
Anguis fragilis[3] Stålorm File:Anguis fragilis 20050721 001.jpg
Coronella austriaca[3] Slettsnok These snakes may bite people, although they are non-venomous. File:Coronella-biss.JPG
Dermochelys coriacea[4] Havlærskilpadde File:Dermochelys coriacea leatherback turtle.jpg
Natrix natrix[3] Buorm File:2017.07.17.-17-Tiefer See oder Grubensee-Storkow (Mark)--Ringelnatter.jpg
Vipera berus[3] Hoggorm This snake is venomous but its bite is rarely fatal to humans. A venomous snake common to Western Europe, the hoggorm is tan with a dark zigzag pattern down its back.
Zootoca vivipara[3] Nordfirfisle This is one of the few lizards who gives birth to live offspring. File:Waldeidechse, Zootoca vivipara 2.JPG

Amphibians

Scientific name Norwegian common name Picture
Bufo bufo[5] Nordpadde The common toad on grass.
Lissotriton vulgaris[5] Småsalamander File:Smooth Newt Juvenile (Lissotriton vulgaris) (8618458229).jpg
Triturus cristatus[5] Storsalamander File:TriturusCristatusFirstYearMaleFirstYear.JPG
Rana arvalis[5] Spissnutefrosk File:Rana arvalis in Lill-Jansskogen 17.JPG
Rana temporaria[5] Buttsnutefrosk File:European Common Frog Rana temporaria.jpg

References

  1. Brears, Robert. "Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic". Oceanwide Expeditions. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. Skei, Jon. "Amphibians and reptiles in Norway - monitoring and research". Council of Europe. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Anan'eva, Natalia (2006). The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia ble: Taxonomic Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Status. Sofia, Bulgaria: Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences. pp. 32–137. ISBN 954-642-269-X.
  4. "Leatherbacks". SEE Turtles. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Fede, Martin (1992). Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. Chicago, IL, USA: University of Chicago Press. pp. 200–220. ISBN 0-226-23943-8.