Alpensalamander vs Feuer Salamander

Salamandra atra compared with Salamandra salamandra

Key Differences

• Alpensalamander is Least Concern while Feuer Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpensalamander	Feuer Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family same	Salamandridae	Salamandridae
Genus same	Salamandra	Salamandra
Species	Salamandra atra	Salamandra salamandra

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpensalamander and Feuer Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Salamandra.

Conservation Status

Alpensalamander

LC — Least Concern

Feuer Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpensalamander	Feuer Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpensalamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Feuer Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Alpensalamander

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a species in the genus Salamandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Found in Belgium.

Feuer Salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium