Near Eastern Fire Salamander

Salamandra infraimmaculata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

The Near Eastern fire salamander also called Turkish salamander in Türkiye, and arouss al-ayn in Arabic, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae found in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. Its natural habitats are subtropical dry shrubland and forests, often near rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in various kinds of forests.

Diet

Feed on insects, earthworms, slugs, snails, other small invertebrates, and even young salamanders of other species.

Lifespan

23 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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