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Alpine Salamander
Alpine salamander is a species of salamander occurring in the central, eastern and Dinaric Alps. The salamander is fully terrestrial as unlike other salamanders, whose larvae develops in water, it gives birth to live fully metamorphosed terrestrial young.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Salamandridae |
| Genus | Salamandra |
| Scientific Name | Salamandra atra |
| Size | 9–14 cm (3.5–5.5 in) |
| Color | Shiny black |
| Distribution | Central, eastern and Dinaric Alps |
| Habitat | Cracks, crevices or burrows in alpine humid meadows and woodlands at elevations above 700 m |
| Diet | Insects, woodlice, earthworms, spiders, various larvae, slugs |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter months |
| Breeding Season | End of spring and early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 2 to 4 young ones |
| Gestation Period | 2 to 3 years |
| Average Lifespan | At least 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 16th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
