Salamanders

Fire salamander | San Diego Zoo Kids

Salamander by Ef Ave on ARTwanted

Adult male from Tennessee. Males of this race of two-lined salamander develop elongated protuberances from their snout--called cirri--which are presumably used for chemoreception while pursuing females. This male looks like he was just starting to grow his out.

Small but prolific predators, salamanders affect the ecosystem of a forest and collectively could help stave off climate disaster.

Blue-spotted Salamander - Ambystoma laterale from Linn County, Iowa. Iowa wildlife

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About 550 existing species of amphibians are categorized under the common name of Salamander. The extinct species are grouped under Caudata and the extant ones are grouped as Urodela. All of the species under the genus of Salamander have almost similar physical appearance and prefer similar habitats as well as many habits. The only unique […]

This is a Chinese giant salamander, the world’s largest salamander. It can grow up to six feet long. It is highly endangered due to water pollution and harvest for the Chinese traditional medicine market. (by Andy Loves Hong Kong)

The Cryptobranchidae are a family of fully aquatic salamanders commonly known as the giant salamanders. They include the largest living amphibians. The family is native to China, Japan, and the eastern United States.