Salamanders

Description

Salamanders are a group of amphibians in the order Caudata [1]. There are over 740 species of salamander in 10 families [1]. Salamanders are characterized as amphibians which have tails as adults [1]. Salamanders are typically small animals, usually reaching no more than 4 to 6 inches when fully grown [1]. There are notable exceptions however, with some species, reaching much larger sizes. Most notably, the Japanese giant salamander can reach up to 5.6 feet in length [1]. Other well known examples of salamanders include axolotls, hellbenders, sirens, and newts [1]. Salamanders can be found in temperate and tropical climates worldwide, with most of their diversity occurring in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere [1].

References

[1] salamander | Species, lifestyle, and facts. (n.d.).. https://www.britannica.com/animal/salamander

[2] Facts About Salamanders | Live Science. 2015, October 29.. https://www.livescience.com/52627-salamanders.html