NT Carnivore Forests, Caves
Up to 55 g
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
0.8 km/h
Top Speed
Europe
Found In
Endemic to Europe, the Fire Salamander is a carnivore species inhabiting forests, caves habitats. Weighing Up to 55 g, it is classified as Near Threatened.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Fire Salamander | Carnivore Amphibians Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55 g | 300 g | ↓ 82% |
| Height | 20 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 0.8 km/h | 0.5 km/h | ↑ 52% |
| Avg Speed | 0.8 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | — 0% |
Endemic to Europe
Habitat: Forests, Caves
Found In: Europe
Coloration: Black, Yellow
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 30–60 days
Offspring per Birth: 10-60
Lifespan: 10–15 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #11 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Platypus | 0.7–2.4 kg | NT |
| 10 | Blue-Ringed Octopus | Up to 300 g | NT |
| 11 | Fire Salamander | Up to 55 g | NT |
| 12 | Golden Poison Dart Frog | Up to 2.4 g | NT |
| 13 | Leafy Sea Dragon | Up to 0.5 g | NT |
| 14 | Pink Fairy Armadillo | Up to 100 g | NT |