Lanza's alpine salamander
A species of Salamanders Scientific name : Salamandra lanzai Genus : Salamanders
Lanza's alpine salamander, A species of Salamanders
Scientific name: Salamandra lanzai
Genus: Salamanders
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Description
The species has a flat head and measures between 115 and 160 millimetres (4.5 and 6.3 in) in length. Its tail’s tip is either rounded or pointed, with or without paravertebral glands. Due to its black colour, it is similar to the other alpine salamander, Salamandra atra atra. 
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Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Lanza's alpine salamander is a species primarily subsisting on small invertebrates. Predominantly nocturnal, it forages mostly at night and prefers soft-bodied organisms, notably various types of annelids, mollusks, and arthropods as main nutritional sources.
Appearance
Lanza's alpine salamander is a small, elongated amphibian, boasting smooth, skin typical of salamanders. It displays predominant dark green coloration, highlighted by a series of irregular lighter spots, creating a unique mottled pattern. It lacks any extra appendages like wings or horns. There isn't any noticeable difference in their appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Lanza's alpine salamander is a nocturnal and solitary creature, primarily terrestrial, avoiding water bodies. It is characterized by a specific burrowing behavior, often residing in subterranean environments, which aids in staying humid and avoiding predators. Notably, lanza's alpine salamander engages in defensive behavior by secreting a toxic substance when threatened.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
True salamanders Genus
Salamanders Species
Lanza's alpine salamander 
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