Fire Salamander

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%
Weight (g)55avg 300Speed (km/h)0.8avg 0.5Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 12.5

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

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