Small salamander (4)
I believe the answer is:
newt
'small salamander' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for newt that I've seen before include "legless for a start" , "Amphibious creature" , "Scientist" , "Went to find amphibian" , "Amphibian such as the salamander" .)