Ichthyosaura alpestris
Key traits and size details for Alpine Newt.
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European newt with an aquatic breeding phase and a terrestrial phase outside breeding season.
Native and introduced range details for Alpine Newt.
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Native to parts of continental Europe; introduced populations are recorded in the United Kingdom.
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Reference size-over-age data for Alpine Newt.
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Provide species-appropriate aquatic or terrestrial space with secure shelter; monitor the conditions in each part of the enclosure.
Use clean, dechlorinated water and monitor water quality. Amphibian skin readily absorbs environmental contaminants.
Measure the enclosure temperature and provide access to a suitable temperature gradient for the species.
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