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Salamandra salamandra
It is black with yellow spots or stripes to a varying degree; some specimens can be nearly completely black while on others the yellow is dominant. Shades of red and orange may sometimes appear, either replacing or mixing with the yellow according to subspecies. Fire salamanders can have a very long lifespan
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, wood or other objects. They are active in the evening and the night, but on rainy days they are active in daytime as well.
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That's it. thanks Marek Koszorek!
Hi, all salamanders are amphibians not reptiles. I suggest to change group :)