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Classification
Amphibian
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
15–25 years
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Weight
0.02–0.04 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
Europe's most iconic amphibian, recognized by its vivid black and yellow warning coloration.
Habitat
🌿 deciduous forest🌿 coniferous forest🌿 moist woodland
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Urodela
Family
Salamandridae
Genus
Salamandra
Fun Facts
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Their bright yellow-black pattern warns predators of toxic skin secretions.
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Can live up to 25 years — among the longest-lived amphibians.
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Some populations give birth to fully metamorphosed young instead of larvae.
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One of few amphibians active in cold winter conditions.
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Named after the belief they were born in fire — a myth from the Middle Ages.