Feuer Salamander vs Lanzas Alpensalamander

Salamandra salamandra compared with Salamandra lanzai

Key Differences

• Feuer Salamander is Vulnerable while Lanzas Alpensalamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feuer Salamander	Lanzas Alpensalamander
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 lanzai

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Feuer Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Lanzas Alpensalamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feuer Salamander	Lanzas Alpensalamander
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.

Lanzas Alpensalamander

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.