Feuer Salamander vs Algerischer Feuersalamander

Salamandra salamandra compared with Salamandra algira

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feuer Salamander	Algerischer Feuersalamander
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 salamandra	Salamandra algira

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Feuer Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Algerischer Feuersalamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feuer Salamander	Algerischer Feuersalamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Algerischer Feuersalamander

Habitat

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

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.