Alpine salamander
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The alpine salamander (Salamandra atra) is a black salamander that can be found in the French Alps, and through the mountainous range in Europe.[2] It is a member of the genus Salamandra. Their species name, atra, may be derived from the Latin ater, meaning dull black.[3] The salamanders' coloration has evolved over time, as some species are completely monochrome black and others have yellow spotting and marks.[4][5][6][7] Their life expectancy is at least 10 years. There are four subspecies of the alpine salamander, with varied distribution and physical coloration.[8] Unlike other salamanders, whose larvae are developed in water, the alpine salamander and its subspecies are a fully terrestrial species in life and gestation.[8] They give birth to live young.[9]
Alpine salamander | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Urodela |
Family: | Salamandridae |
Genus: | Salamandra |
Species: | S. atra |
Binomial name | |
Salamandra atra Laurenti, 1768 | |
Alpine salamanders produce toxic compounds from their skin.[8] These compounds may protect them from both predator and microbial threats.[10][11][12][13]