Status of Irish Reptile and Amphibian species

Three species of amphibian and two of reptile are known to occur in Ireland.

Species                                   
Distribution  
Status
Common Frog
Rana temporaria
Widespread
Common
Natterjack Toad
Bufo calamita
Localised; populations centred on Dingle Peninsula and Waterville Peninsula Co. Kerry
Has also been introduced to Rave Dunes in Wexford
Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
Widespread
Unknown
Common Lizard
Zootoca vivipara
Widespread
Unknown
Slow-worm
Anguis fragilis
Localised, centred on the Burren in Co. Clare
Thought to be a recent introduction

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