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Banded fire salamander (Salamandra terrestris).
Salamander larvae are exclusively aquatic and carnivorous, feeding primarily on small aquatic invertebrates.12
To capture their prey, most larvae utilize a "gape-and-suck" method, where they rapidly expand their throats to create suction that draws both water and prey into their mouths. They are well-equipped for this predatory lifestyle with specialized larval teeth, which assist in holding and shredding their food.12