Spectacled Salamander (Salamandrina perspicillata) — Endangered Amphibia

Spectacled Salamander

Salamandrina perspicillata

Conservation Status

Endangered

Amphibia · Caudata · Salamandridae

About

Salamandrina perspicillata, the northern spectacled salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae found only in Italy.

Fun Fact

Clutches contain about 30-50 eggs and the larvae take 2-3 mo to develop.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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