It is a type of amphibian. Salamanders live on all the continents except Antarctica and Australia. They are most common in Asia, Europe, and North America. There are about 360 species of salamanders, making up nine families. Species from seven of the families live in the United States.
Most salamanders mate and lay their eggs in water but otherwise live on land.
They tend to dwell in rotten logs, under rocks, in caves, and in other cool, dark, moist places. However, mudpuppies and some other species spend their entire lives in water, and a few species never enter water at all. The body of a salamander. Most salamanders have moist, dark skin and are difficult to see in their natural environment. A number of species, however, are brightly colored.