The European salamander is a species of amphibian found in Europe and parts of Asia. The scientific name for the species is 'Proteus anguinus', and it is commonly referred to by its three-letter acronym, OLM. It is also known as the cave salamander or the OLM salamander. Another common name for the species is the NEWT, which is a four-letter acronym, NEWT. The species is also known by its four-letter acronym, ITIS. The European salamander is an endangered species due to habitat destruction and pollution.