Reptiles and amphibians of Norway

The nation of Norway is home to several species of reptiles and amphibians, despite its cold climate.

Reptiles

Scientific Name Norwegian Common Name Picture
Anguis fragilis[1] Stålorm
Coronella austriaca[1] Slettsnok
These snakes may bite people, although they are not harmful to humans.
Dermochelys coriacea[2] Halværskilpadde
A leatherback sea turtle on a beach
Lacerta agilis[1] Sandfirfisle
There may be variations of the color patterns on this lizard.
Natrix natrix[1] Buorm
Vipera berus[1] 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[3] rarely fatal to humans.
Zootoca vivipara[1] Nordfirfisle
This is one of the few lizards who gives birth to live offspring.

Amphibians

Scientific Name Norwegian Common Name Picture
Bufo bufo[4] Aisans
A bufo bufo on grass.
Lissotriton vularis[4] Liten salamander
Triturus cristatus[4] Stor salamander
Rana arvalis[4] Snutefrosk
Rana temporaria[4] Buttsnutefrosk, vanlig Frosk

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ananʹeva, Natalia (2006). The Reptiles of Northern Eurasia: Taxonomic Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Status. Sofia, Bulgaria: Zoological Institue, Russian Academy of Sciences. pp. 32–137. ISBN 954-642-269-X.
  2. ↑ "Leatherbacks". SEE Turtles. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  3. ↑ "Vipera berus".
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Fede, Martin (1992). Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. Chicago, IL, USA: University of Chicago Press. pp. 200–220. ISBN 0-226-23943-8.
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