Lanza's Alpine Salamander
Salamandra lanzai
Extremely high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Lanza's Alpine Salamander
Lanza's alpine salamander or the large alpine salamander (Salamandra lanzai) is a species of salamander in the Salamandridae family, found in France and Italy. Its natural habitats are forests, grasslands, and pasturelands, all of which are temperate. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Key Facts
- Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Lanza's Alpine Salamander?
The scientific name of the Lanza's Alpine Salamander is Salamandra lanzai.
Is the Lanza's Alpine Salamander endangered?
The Lanza's Alpine Salamander is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Lanza's Alpine Salamander sightings have been recorded?
4,208 observations of the Lanza's Alpine Salamander have been recorded on iNaturalist.
