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
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.

Amphibians

Scientific name	Norwegian common name	Picture
Bufo bufo^[5]	Nordpadde
Lissotriton vulgaris	Småsalamander
Triturus cristatus	Storsalamander
Rana arvalis	Spissnutefrosk
Rana temporaria	Buttsnutefrosk

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic. Brears. Robert. Oceanwide Expeditions. 2 February 2018.
2. Web site: Amphibians and reptiles in Norway - monitoring and research. Skei. Jon. Council of Europe. 2 February 2017.
3. 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.
4. Web site: Leatherbacks. SEE Turtles. 2015-09-23.
5. Book: Fede, Martin. Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. University of Chicago Press. 1992. 0-226-23943-8. Chicago, IL, USA. 200–220.