Obyknovennaya Salamandra vs Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra compared with Salamandra infraimmaculata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Obyknovennaya Salamandra	Near-Eastern Fire Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Amphibia (земноводные)	Amphibia (земноводные)
Order same	Caudata (хвостатые земноводные)	Caudata (хвостатые земноводные)
Family same	Salamandridae	Salamandridae
Genus same	Salamandra	Salamandra
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Salamandra infraimmaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

VU — Vulnerable

Near-Eastern Fire Salamander

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

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.

Obyknovennaya Salamandra

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.