Exhibit
Danube Crested Newt · Planet Zoo 2
Danube Crested Newt in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Europe |
| Biomes | Lakes and Rivers, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Exhibit |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.014 m / 0.0155 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 12°C to 25°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–6 |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $225.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 12°C to 25°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–6 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 3 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 1 months |
| Interbirth period | 10 months |
| Litter size | 1-3 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Danube Crested Newt
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Danube Crested Newt need?
Exhibit — biomes: Lakes and Rivers, Wetlands. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Danube Crested Newt habitat need?
12°C to 25°C
How many Danube Crested Newt can live together?
1–6 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Danube Crested Newt gestation?
1 months, with an interbirth period of 10 months.