List of amphibians and reptiles of Norway explained
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 |
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| Anguis fragilis[3] | Stålorm | | |
| Coronella austriaca | Slettsnok | These snakes may bite people, although they are non-venomous. | |
| Dermochelys coriacea[4] | Havlærskilpadde | | |
| Natrix natrix | Buorm | | |
| Vipera berus | Hoggorm | This snake is venomous but its bite is rarely fatal to humans. | |
| Zootoca vivipara | Nordfirfisle | This is one of the few lizards who gives birth to live offspring. | |
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Amphibians
| Scientific name | Norwegian common name | Picture |
|---|
| Bufo bufo[5] | Nordpadde | |
| Lissotriton vulgaris | Småsalamander | |
| Triturus cristatus | Storsalamander | |
| Rana arvalis | Spissnutefrosk | |
| Rana temporaria | Buttsnutefrosk | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic. Brears. Robert. Oceanwide Expeditions. 2 February 2018.
- Web site: Amphibians and reptiles in Norway - monitoring and research. Skei. Jon. Council of Europe. 2 February 2017.
- Book: Anan'eva, Natalia. The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia ble: Taxonomic Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Status. Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences. 2006. 954-642-269-X. Sofia, Bulgaria. 32–137.
- Web site: Leatherbacks. SEE Turtles. 2015-09-23.
- Book: Fede, Martin. Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. University of Chicago Press. 1992. 0-226-23943-8. Chicago, IL, USA. 200–220.
