About Salamandrina perspicillata (Savi, 1821)
Common Name and Family
Salamandrina perspicillata, commonly known as the northern spectacled salamander, is a species of salamander belonging to the family Salamandridae, and it is found exclusively in Italy.
Taxonomic Classification
Following the work of Mattoccia et al. (2005) and Canestrelli et al. (2006), the IUCN Red List classifies Salamandrina perspicillata as a separate species from Salamandrina terdigitata, which occurs further south in Italy.
Development Period
This salamander has a long development period.
Spawning and Hatching
After female northern spectacled salamanders spawn in a body of water, their eggs hatch into larvae.
Larval Identification
The larvae cannot be identified as this species until they complete development through metamorphosis, when the species' unique markings emerge.
