Fire salamander larvae (Σαλαμάνδρα)

Description:

Fire salamanders live in European forests and are more common in hilly areas. They prefer deciduous forests, since they like to hide in fallen leaves and around mossy tree trunks. They need small brooks or ponds with clean water in their habitat for the development of the larvae. Whether on land or in water, fire salamanders are inconspicuous. They spend much of their time hidden under wood or other objects. They are active in the evening and the night, but on rainy days they are active in daytime as well. These fire salamander larvae were spotted in a shallow shady brook near Tsagarada village, Pelion mountain, Greece.