VUVulnerable
North African Fire Salamander
Salamandra algira
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_fire_salamander
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is North African Fire Salamander classified as Vulnerable?
North African Fire Salamander is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does North African Fire Salamander live?
North African Fire Salamander occurs in Algeria, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to North African Fire Salamander?
The main threats to North African Fire Salamander are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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