Caucasian Salamander

Mertensiella caucasica

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

The Caucasian salamander is a species of stream-dwelling salamander in the family Salamandridae. This is a salamander of medium size, with a thin, elongated body. It is a relict species, endemic to the south-western Caucasus, in Georgia and Turkey. The subspecies M. c. janashvilii is found at Mt. Mtirala near Batumi and probably along the Black Sea coast.

Fun Fact

The larvae hatch in one to two months and hibernate one to three times before metamorphosis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives along the banks of mountain brooks and small rivers with fast currents, both in the forest belt and above timberline, up to about 2400 m above sea level.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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