ENEndangered
Northern Spectacled Salamander
Salamandrina perspicillata
DecliningLCEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamandrina_perspicillata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SALAMANDRIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern Spectacled Salamander classified as Endangered?
Northern Spectacled Salamander is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Northern Spectacled Salamander live?
Northern Spectacled Salamander occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Spectacled Salamander?
The main threats to Northern Spectacled Salamander are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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