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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Fire Salamander inhabits forests, caves habitats. It can be found in Europe.
Typical coloring: Black, Yellow.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Fire Salamander is a solitary species belonging to the Salamandridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NT The Fire Salamander is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 3 carnivore amphibians, the Fire Salamander’s weight of Up to 55 g is significantly lower than the group median of 300 g.
Weight rank: #11 of 14 Near Threatened species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
Related Species
How much does a Fire Salamander weigh?
A Fire Salamander typically weighs Up to 55 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 300 g among carnivore amphibians.
What is the conservation status of the Fire Salamander?
The Fire Salamander is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Fire Salamander live?
The Fire Salamander is found in Europe, in forests, caves habitats.
How does the Fire Salamander reproduce?
The Fire Salamander has a gestation period of 30–60 days and typically produces 10-60 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026