Trusted wildlife guides

Family Salamandridae

Animals in the family Salamandridae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 3 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Male smooth newt in breeding dress with wavy crest swimming in a clear garden pond

Least Concern

Amphibian

Smooth Newt

Widespread European pond newt

Glossy black fire salamander with bright yellow markings on a mossy forest floor

Least Concern

Amphibian

Fire Salamander

The black-and-yellow salamander of European forests

Bright orange red eft, the juvenile stage of the eastern newt, on a mossy log

Least Concern

Amphibian

Eastern Newt

The newt with a bright orange land stage