Pyrenean Brook Salamander

Calotriton asper

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

The Pyrenean brook salamander or Pyrenean newt, , is a largely aquatic species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is found in the Pyrenees of Andorra, France, and Spain. The IUCN lists it as least concern.

Fun Fact

The Pyrenean brook salamander is endemic to the Pyrenees and surrounding mountains and is found at altitudes ranging from 700 to 2,500 metres (2,300 to 8,200 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live entirely inside caves where they breed over a long period of the year due to lack of day length stimulus.

Diet

Feeds on insects and other slow-moving invertebrate prey, and is itself eaten by trout, so it is often scarce in locations in which they are abundant.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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