Common (Smooth) Newt Triturus vulgaris
Commonest newt species in the region
Palmate Newt Triturus helveticus
Common
Northern Crested (Great-crested) Newt Triturus cristatus
Localised populations with strongholds in Greater Manchester, North Cheshire and the Lancashire coastal plain.
Common Toad Bufo bufo
Common
Natterjack Toad Bufo calamita
Common in the dune slacks of the Setfon coast. Re-introduction on the Fylde.
Common Frog Rana temporaria
Common
Loggerhead Turtle Caretta caretta L.
Rare
Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea (L.)
Rare but possibly regular in the Irish Sea
Green Turtle Chelonia mydas
Rare
Sand Lizard Lacerta agilis
Rare on the dunes of the Sefton coast
Common Lizard Zootoca vivpara
Scarce
Slow Worm Anguis fragilis
Scarce. Most commonly seen in Bolwand and the Silverdate area.
Grass Snake Natrix natrix
Rare
Adder Vipera berus
Scarce. Most commonly found in Bowland.