Scientific name: Triturus montandoni
The Carpathian newt is
an endemic species for our country. It is green in colour, with
darker stripes for the head and body. The males of the species
presents a low dorsal crest, as well as two lateral ridges.
This species prefers
wooded areas and spends little time in the water. The adults gather
temporarily in puddles or lakes for reproduction during the spring,
preferring warmer waters. The Carpathian newt hibernates on dryland,
very rarely in the water. Although it prefers clear waters, it is not
very pretentious in this this sense and can also be observed in
polluted ones.
Where can be found:
Gutâi
- Creasta Cocoșului (SiteCode ROSCI0089)
Igniș
(SiteCode ROSCI0092)