Salamandra Común vs Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra compared with Salamandra infraimmaculata

Key Differences

• Salamandra Común is Vulnerable while Near-Eastern Fire Salamander is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Salamandra Común	Near-Eastern Fire Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Caudata (Urodela)	Caudata (Urodela)
Family same	Salamandridae	Salamandridae
Genus same	Salamandra	Salamandra
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Salamandra infraimmaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Salamandra Común

VU — Vulnerable

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Salamandra Común	Near-Eastern Fire Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Salamandra Común

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.

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Habitat

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

Salamandra Común

La salamandra común (Salamandra salamandra) está clasificada como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con poblaciones en declive y creciente presión sobre su hábitat.