The smooth newt resembles the other, less widespread Lissotriton species. It can be confused especially with the closely related "smooth newt complex" species (marked with * in the table below) and the more distant palmate newt, which often occurs in the same area. Females are especially difficult to tell apart, as distinguishing features are mainly observed in the males at breeding season.
the smooth newt resembles the other less widespread lissotriton species it can be confused especially with the closely related "smooth newt complex" species (marked with * in the table below) and the more distant palmate newt which often occurs in the same area females are especially difficult to tell apart as distinguishing features are mainly observed in the males at breeding season