Red EftThe red eft can be found in woodland habitats throughout eastern North America. The salamander hatches and reproduces in water but spends the juvenile stage of its life on land, where its bright orange or red coloring warns predators of its unpalatable taste.
Common Fire SalamanderThe common fire salamander is found throughout central and southern Europe in cool forests where it can find shade and moisture. Though the general population is considered stable, some local populations have declined due to habitat and other threats.
Spotted SalamanderBright yellow spots distinguish the secretive spotted salamander, which spends most of its life hidden in dark, damp places. Ranging from eastern Canada throughout the eastern and midwestern United States, the spotted salamander’s numbers are generally stable but sensitive to changes in its ecology. Rising water acidity in certain habitats, habitat loss, and the pet trade are negatively affecting its population.
Kaiser’s Spotted NewtEndemic to a small region in Iran, the Kaiser’s spotted newt may number fewer than a thousand in the wild and has come under particular threat from international pet trades conducted over the Internet. The rate of decline from this threat has been estimated to be as much as 80 percent in recent years, and the salamander is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Marbled NewtThis newt gets its name from the marbled green and black markings on its body. It is large among newts and is found in parts of Spain, Portugal, and France, where it inhabits woodland areas with access to the ponds or other water sources it frequently visits as juveniles and adults.
Red-Backed SalamanderThe red-backed salamander—which gets its name from the red stripe that often appears along the length of its back—is unusual among salamanders in that it spends its life on land and, having no lungs, breathes through its skin.
Blue-Tailed Fire-Bellied NewtThe blue-tailed fire-bellied newt—photographed here at the Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri—is also known as the Chuxiong fire-bellied newt. It is found in China and distinguished by a bright-orange belly and tail that may become bluish in color. |
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