Description Fire Salamanders are a complex of species and subspecies, many of which have yet to be fully described. The Alpine Salamanders and their subspecies are better defined and, currently, are fewer in number. Current thinking (Steinfartz et al. 2000) indicates the following full species: Salamandra algira (African Fire Salamander), S. salamandra (European Fire Salamanders), S. corsica ...
Salamandra Species & Subspecies Guide By William Jones The genus Salamandra consists of 6 species, 4 of which have defined subspecies. Information about these salamanders and their care in captivity can be found in the Salamandra caresheet. This guide has been created to show the wide range of appearance and geographical distribution among members of the genus. This document should not be used ...
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Description Northern redback salamanders, Plethodon cinereus, are small (6.5-12.5 cm / 2.5 - 4.5 inches), slender woodland salamanders that have two distinct color morphs. The first color morph is the variation from which this species gets its common name. It is characterized by being dark brown to black in ground coloration with a red, orange, or tan dorsal stripe with straight edges ...
Species: Tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum and Ambystoma mavortium). Natural range: Found throughout much of the USA, southern Canada and eastern Mexico. Size: 6 - 13 inches snout to tail length as adults. Life span: If properly cared for and in good health, tiger salamanders can live 15 - 20 years in captivity.