Alpensalamander vs Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Salamandra atra compared with Salamandra infraimmaculata

Key Differences

• Alpensalamander is Least Concern while Near-Eastern Fire Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpensalamander	Near-Eastern Fire 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 infraimmaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpensalamander and Near-Eastern Fire Salamander share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Salamandra.

Conservation Status

Alpensalamander

LC — Least Concern

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpensalamander	Near-Eastern Fire 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.

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Habitat

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

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.