AnAge entry for Triturus marmoratus

Classification (HAGRID: 00205)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Salamandridae
                    Genus: Triturus
Species
Triturus marmoratus
Common name
Marbled newt
Synonyms
Salamandra marmorata, Triton marmoratus, Salamandra variegata, Hemisalamandra marmorata, Salamandra marbree, Pyronicia marmorata, Triton blasii, Molge marmorata, Triton trouessarti, Molge blasiusi, Triturus marmoratus marmoratus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
25 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 525
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Studies in Portugal have shown that in mountain populations animals tend to mature later and live longer, in some cases up to 16 years. In captivity they can live for 25 years [0525].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,460 days
Male sexual maturity
1,460 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis
Clutch size
(oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 668406
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8328
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