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Alpine Newt

Ichthyosaura alpestris

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Amphibian
  • Europe

About the Alpine Newt

Known to science as Ichthyosaura alpestris, the Alpine Newt is an amphibian found in Europe. Its habitats include wetlands and mountains.

It weighs around 10 g and has a lifespan of about 10 years. Its top speed is 2 km/h. Its estimated population is around 1 million individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Ichthyosaura alpestris
Group
Amphibian
Region
Europe
Habitats
Wetland, Mountain
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
10 g
Lifespan
10 years
Top speed
2 km/h
Estimated population
1 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Holger Krisp
Changes
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