List of amphibians and reptiles of Norway

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[3] Slettsnok These snakes may bite people, although they are non-venomous.
Dermochelys coriacea[4] Havlærskilpadde
Natrix natrix[3] Buorm
Vipera berus[3] Hoggorm This snake is venomous but its bite is rarely fatal to humans. A venomous snake common to Western Europe, the hoggorm is tan with a dark zigzag pattern down its back.
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] Nordpadde The common toad on grass.
Lissotriton vulgaris[5] Småsalamander
Triturus cristatus[5] Storsalamander
Rana arvalis[5] Spissnutefrosk
Rana temporaria[5] Buttsnutefrosk

References

  1. ^ Brears, Robert. "Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic". Oceanwide Expeditions. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. ^ Skei, Jon. "Amphibians and reptiles in Norway - monitoring and research". Council of Europe. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e Anan'eva, Natalia (2006). The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia ble: 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 Fede, Martin (1992). Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. Chicago, IL, USA: University of Chicago Press. pp. 200–220. ISBN 0-226-23943-8.