French Cave Salamander
Speleomantes strinatii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusSpeleomantes (European Cave Salamanders)
- SpeciesSpeleomantes strinatii (French Cave Salamander)
About the French Cave Salamander
Speleomantes strinatii, the French cave salamander, North-west Italian cave salamander, or Strinati's cave salamander is a small (10–12.5 cm (3.9–4.9 in) long) species of salamander found in northwest Italy and southeast France. It is very similar in appearance to the Italian cave salamander (Speleomantes italicus), but has a paler belly.
S. strinatii is a completely terrestrial plethodontid, meaning that they are a fully land-based species. S. strinatii is one of seven species of plethodontid salamanders found in southern Europe. S. strinatii can vary widely in size. S. strinatii is highly sexually dimorphic. Male S. strinatii average about 96 millimetres (3.8 in) in length, and can grow to up to 116 mm (4.6 in) long. Females average about 100 millimetres (3.9 in) and have been observed at a maximum length of 123 mm (4.8 in). S. strinatii have an oval-shaped head, a rounded snout, and a slight overbite that is more pronounced in males. S. strinatii's hind limbs are slightly longer than their front limbs. The salamanders' hind feet have five digits each, and their front feet only have four digits. The S. strinatii also have highly variable coloration and patterns.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of French Cave Salamander in Mercantour National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercantour National Park | 🇫🇷 France |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a French Cave Salamander in Mercantour National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a French Cave Salamander sighting in Mercantour National Park, based on 319 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see French Cave Salamander in Mercantour National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for French Cave Salamander in Mercantour National Park in our monthly data.