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Fire Salamander vs Smooth Newt

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Fire Salamander

Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra

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vs
Smooth Newt

Smooth Newt

Lissotriton vulgaris

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Size

Fire Salamander

Fire Salamander

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

Smooth Newt

Smooth Newt

0.11 m

Fire SalamanderSmooth Newt
Weight20–50 g2–15 g
Length15–25 cm7–11 cm
Lifespan10–20 yrs3–12 yrs
Gestation120 days–
Offspring10–70 200–400
DietCarnivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
Habitatdeciduous_forest, Forest, streamWetland, Woodland, Farmland, Garden
RegionsEuropeNordics, Europe
FamilySalamandridaeSalamandridae
OrderUrodelaUrodela