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 of regenerating lost …

Learn about native salamander species in Connecticut and the conservation issues they face.

Dec 4, 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 newts and …

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 as Urodela.

Dec 30, 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), reaches 1.8 m (6 ft) …

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 structure …

Aug 19, 2025 · The axolotl, a Mexican salamander, is known for its regeneration abilities and for remaining in a fully aquatic, larval state throughout its life. Giant salamanders, such as the Chinese …