Alpine Salamander
Salamandra atra
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,508
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The alpine salamander (Salamandra atra) is a black salamander that can be found in the Alps, and through the mountainous range in Europe. It is a member of the genus Salamandra. The species name, atra, is derived from the Latin ater, meaning dull black.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Alpine salamander”.