Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Great Crested Newt vs Palmate Newt

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Great Crested Newt

Great Crested Newt

0.18 m

Human

1.75 m

Palmate Newt

Palmate Newt

0.095 m

Great Crested NewtPalmate Newt
Weight10–50 g0.5–2 g
Length11–18 cm6–9.5 cm
Lifespan7–20 yrs7–10 yrs
Incubation–14 days
Offspring200–400 100–300
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatWetland, Woodland, Farmland, GrasslandWetland, Forest, Woodland, Heathland, Lake, River, Garden
RegionsNordics, EuropeEurope
FamilySalamandridaeSalamandridae
OrderUrodelaCaudata