Some salamander species are fully aquatic throughout their lives, some take to the water intermittently, and others are entirely terrestrial as adults. This group of amphibians is capable …

Oct 8, 2025 · Salamander, any member of a group of about 740 species of amphibians that have tails and that constitute the order Caudata. The order comprises 10 families, among which are …

About 550 existing species of amphibians are categorized under the common name of Salamander. The extinct species are grouped under Caudata and the extant ones are grouped …

The largest recognizes salamander species is the Japanese giant salamander which grows up to a few feet. By contrast, the Thorius arboreus is the smallest salamander.

Jun 16, 2025 · Though most salamanders range between 10 and 20 cm (4 and 8 inches) in length, the world’s largest salamander, the Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), …

The salamander is named after Arnold B. Grobmani, a zoologist who studied these creatures. It is black or brown, covered with white or silver spots, and feeds primarily on small invertebrates.

Apr 17, 2025 · Over 700 salamander species exist within the order Caudata. Classification follows the Linnaean system, established by Carl Linnaeus, grouping species by shared traits like limb …

The word "salamander" is the name for an entire group, or scientific order, of amphibians that have tails as adults. This includes amphibians commonly known as newts and sirens.

May 27, 2024 · A really big salamander like the Chinese giant salamander dines on frogs, fish, shrimp, and crabs. Salamanders are nocturnal so they hunt at night and may only eat a few …

Below is a list of all the extant types, except those in the Salamandridae or true salamander family, which are known as newts in a slightly contradictory way. List of Types