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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Status of Irish Reptile and Amphibian species

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