Salamandra salamandra
Salamandra salamandra European endemic species temporary pondswatercoursesnocturnalleast concern
Common Fire Salamander

 

ORDER: Caudata
FAMILY: Salamandridae
LENGTH: 140-200 mm

BREEDING SEASON:
J F M A M J J A S O N D

CHARACTERISTICS: smooth black skin with yellow spots.
FOOD: aquatic invertebrates, ants, snails, slugs, beetles, earthworms, centipedes and spiders.
ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR: terrestrial when adult; moist areas with scrubland vegetation; eggs are laid in shallow waters; some populations are ovoviviparous.

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