Reptiles and Amphibians
This gallery contains photographs of Reptiles and Amphibians from the UK, as well as species from Europe.
The European species include:
- Italian Wall Lizard (Podarcis sicula)
Reptiles and Amphibians in the UK
We have six native species of reptile, consisting of three species of snake (Serpentes), namely Common adder (Vipera berus), Barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica) and Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca), and three species of lizard (Lacertilia): the Slow worm (Anguis fragilis), Viviparous or Common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) and Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis).
We have seven native species of amphibian, consisting of three newt (Pleurodelinae); Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus), Smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) and Palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus). Two species of toad (Bufonidae), the Common toad (Bufo bufo) and Natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita), plus two species of frog (Ranidae), the Common frog (Rana temporaria) and Northern pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae).
Note: Excludes extinct, naturalised and introduced species.
