Salamandridae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids True salamanders and newts |
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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.
As of 2007, there were 74 known species, in 20 genera.
See also
In Spanish: Salamándridos para niños
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