Lanza's alpine salamander [SEP] parent taxon
Lanza's alpine salamander
Lanza's alpine salamander or the large alpine salamander ("Salamandra lanzai") is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae, found in France and Italy. Its natural habitats are forests, grasslands, and pasturelands, all of which are temperate. It is threatened by habitat loss.
History.
It was described by Nascetti, Andreone, Capula and Bullini in 1988. The generic name is from Greek which translates as "salamander", and the specific name is for , an Italian
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They are toxic species. When under threat, they release a liquid toxin through the small openings on their bodies. The liquid is strong and may cause irritation if in contact with the eyes. They warn predators by raising their bodies and dipping their heads downwards when threatened.
Predators.
Various birds and vipers are a threat to Lanza's alpine salamander.
External links.
- "Lanza's alpine salamander"