It is endemic to Turkey and is found along the southwestern Anatolian coast between Marmaris and Ula.

The body has dark brown ground colour above, with silvery white spotting; the tail is slightly lighter.

The venter is unpigmented, forming sharp contrast with the dorsal colouration.

[2] Lyciasalamandra flavimembris is associated with rocky limestone outcrops[1] and occurs at elevations up to 890 m (2,920 ft) above sea level.

It is a rare species threatened by habitat loss from forest fires and by collection for scientific purposes.