Newt ID help please?

[zail]

Is this a common newt or some other type? The ones in my garden are common newts and look different to this... It was about 3 inches long.

Thanks

[Jez]

I'm inclined to go with Smooth Newt myself!

[zail]

Thanks Jez. First time I've ever seen one

[Jez]

Hi Zail

Where abouts did you see it?

[zail]

Saw it at Priddy Mineries on the Mendips in Somerset. Just googled smooth newt and it comes up as an alturnative name for common newt.. is it the same species or different? The ones in my garden are definetley different looking and smaller

[Jez]

Common & Smooth Newt are two names given for the same Newt, scientificially named and spelt Triturus Vulgaris. Vulgaris or vulgar- latin for common.

[Lacerta]

I agree, this definately looks like Smooth Newt, the only other it could be confused with is Palmate Newt, but the female is quite pale with small spots, wouldn't be surprised if you also have them in your garden pond too.

[GCN lova]

i know this is guite an old thread but your picture clearlly shows a male smooth newt (as the blueish bottom of the tail and the crest which is just visible shows)

[dampflippers]

Sorry- definitely NOT a male smooth newt. The top of the crest would be wavy and go along the body as well as the tail. This is a female.
It could be a palmate female, but I would need to look under its chin.

[shotski]

Originally Posted by dampflippers

Sorry- definitely NOT a male smooth newt. The top of the crest would be wavy and go along the body as well as the tail. This is a female.
It could be a palmate female, but I would need to look under its chin.

Agree. Deffo a female, maybe a palmate as it dosen't look like a common.
Shotski