Table 28. Reptiles and amphibians that could colonize Independent Quarry
Species:		Portland status:	UK status:	Ref:
Wet areas:
Palmate Newt	Triturus helveticus	local	local	personal observations
Smooth Newt	Triturus vulgaris	rare	common	personal observations
Common Toad	Bufo bufo	common	common	personal observations
Common Frog	Rana temporaria	common	common	personal observations
Rock faces:
Common Wall Lizard	Podarcis muralis	local	rare	personal observations, 20
Grassland and rocky areas:
Viviparous Lizard	Lacerta vivipara	common	common	personal observations
Slow-worm	Anguis fragilis	common	common	personal observations
Adder	Vipera berus	common	common	personal observations