263 observationsLeast Concern
Near Eastern Fire Salamander
Salamandra infraimmaculata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Salamandridae ›Genus: Salamandra
About
The Near Eastern fire salamander or arouss al ayn (Salamandra infraimmaculata) is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae found in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Its natural habitats are subtropical dry shrubland and forests, often near rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Near Eastern Fire Salamander is Salamandra infraimmaculata.
- The Near Eastern Fire Salamander has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the family Salamandridae.
- Near Eastern Fire Salamander belongs to the genus Salamandra.