The Imperial Cave Salamander or Scented Cave Salamander (Speleomantes imperialis) is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Sardinia.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, caves, and subterranean habitats (other than caves). It is threatened by habitat loss.
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