Which amphibian has a yellow-spotted black body and is common in Europe?

The amphibian with a yellow-spotted black body that is common in Europe is the fire salamander.

The fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, is a widespread European salamander recognized by its striking black body marked with yellow spots or bands. The pattern varies considerably: some individuals are mostly black, while others have yellow markings covering much of the body. Orange and red may also appear in certain populations.

Its vivid coloration is aposematic, meaning it warns predators that the animal is chemically defended. Fire salamanders release alkaloid toxins from skin glands, especially around the head and back. Their name is linked to old folklore that imagined salamanders emerging from flames, but the animal is not fireproof.

They inhabit damp forests, often near streams, and are mainly active during wet conditions. Females give birth to larvae or, in some subspecies, more developed young in water. A notable neighboring fact is that one fire salamander in a German museum lived for more than 50 years. Despite being widespread, the species is threatened in parts of its range by the introduced fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans.