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 nameNorwegian common name DescriptionImage
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 nameNorwegian common namePicture
Bufo bufo[5]NordpaddeThe 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. 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. 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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