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List of amphibians and reptiles of Norway

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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 Picture
Anguis fragilis[3] Stålorm
Coronella austriaca[3] Slettsnok
These snakes may bite people, although they are not harmful to humans.
Dermochelys coriacea[4] Havlærskilpadde
A leatherback sea turtle on a beach
Lacerta agilis[3] Sandfirfisle
There may be variations of the color patterns on this lizard.
Natrix natrix[3] Buorm
Vipera berus[3] Huggorm
A venomous snake common to Western Europe, the hoggorm is tan with a dark zigzag pattern down its back.
This snake is venomous but its bite is rarely fatal to humans.
Zootoca vivipara[3] Nordfirfisle
This is one of the few lizards who gives birth to live offspring.

Amphibians

Scientific Name Norwegian Common Name Picture
Bufo bufo[5] Aisans
A bufo bufo on grass.
Lissotriton vulgaris[5] Liten salamander
Triturus cristatus[5] Stor salamander
Rana arvalis[5] Snutefrosk
Rana temporaria[5] Buttsnutefrosk, vanlig Frosk
Bufo bufo[5] Nordpadde

References

  1. ^ Brears, Robert. "Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic". Oceanwide Expeditions. Retrieved 2 February 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ Skei, Jon. "Amphibians and reptiles in Norway - monitoring and research". Council of Europe. Retrieved 2 February 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f Ananʹeva, Natalia (2006). The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia: Taxonomic Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Status. Sofia, Bulgaria: Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences. pp. 32–137. ISBN 954-642-269-X.
  4. ^ "Leatherbacks". SEE Turtles. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Fede, Martin (1992). Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. Chicago, IL, USA: University of Chicago Press. pp. 200–220. ISBN 0-226-23943-8.