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Salamandrina

Salamandrina

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A small salamander with bright red and black markings that lives in Italian forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: salamandrina
  • During the spring, you might spot a Salamandrina near streams in forested areas.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the habitat preferences of the endangered Salamandrina in northern Italy.

  • The Salamandrina is easily recognized by its striking red and black markings.

  • The Salamandrina is a fascinating creature native to Italy.

  • Have you ever seen a Salamandrina in the wild?

  • The Salamandrina is easily recognized by its striking red and black markings.

  • Scientists are studying the habitat preferences of the endangered Salamandrina in northern Italy.

  • During the spring, you might spot a Salamandrina near streams in forested areas.

Synonyms

salamander
vsSalamandrina
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A small animal like a lizard with a long tail that lives on land and returns to water to breed

is a specific brightly colored type found only in Italy

Surface Forms

Salamandrina singular
Salamandrinis plural

Etymology

Salamandrina comes from the familiar word salamander and the ending -ina, which means 'little'. So Salamandrina means a 'little salamander', a handy image to remember this small, brightly colored salamander from Italy.