True salamanders and newts | |
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Notophthalmus viridescens from North America | |
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Family: | Salamandridae |
The family Salamandridae is a family of amphibians. It consists of true salamanders and newts.
The species are spread all over the northern hemisphere - Europe, Asia, the northern tip of Africa and North America.