探検両生類

Western Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma mavortium

The Western Tiger Salamander is a cool, spotted amphibian that loves to live in wet areas. It has a smooth, shiny skin and can be black or dark brown with bright yellow or white spots!

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Western Tiger Salamander is a large, stout-bodied amphibian with a broad head. It has a dark background color, typically black or dark brown, covered with striking irregular yellow or olive-green blotches and bars. This vibrant pattern makes it easily recognizable.

AnimaliaChordataAmphibiaCaudataAmbystomatidaeAmbystoma
Western Tiger Salamander
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Western Tiger Salamander

カテゴリ

両生類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Their larvae are fierce underwater predators, often eating other tadpoles and smaller salamanders!

They are one of the largest land-dwelling salamanders found across North America!

They can secrete a milky toxin from their skin as a defense against hungry predators!

Tiger salamanders sometimes eat each other, especially when food is scarce in their ponds!

特殊能力

能力

Amazing Healer

Western Tiger Salamander can regrow lost limbs, tails, and even damaged organs, helping them recover from injuries.

能力

Underground Architect

Western Tiger Salamander has strong front limbs that help them dig deep burrows for shelter and escape from predators.

能力

Eternal Youth

Western Tiger Salamander can remain a gilled, water-dwelling larva and reproduce, adapting to stay aquatic in certain conditions.

能力

Sticky Surprise

Western Tiger Salamander uses a quick, sticky tongue to snatch insects and other small prey with surprising speed.

サイズと詳細

長さ
15-33 cm
体重
0.03-0.2 kg
寿命
10-16 年
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
一度の産卵数
100-1000
変態
60-120 日

食性と食事

These hungry amphibians eat almost anything smaller than them, from insects to other amphibians!

年齢による違い: Larvae are aquatic and eat aquatic invertebrates, while adults are terrestrial and eat a wider range of land-based prey.

主な食物

  • earthworms
  • insects
  • slugs
  • small fish
  • tadpoles
  • small rodents

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris

A primary food source for foraging salamanders.

eaten by

Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Salamanders are prey for various snake species.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Mammalian predators dig up salamanders from burrows.

eaten by

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Larvae and emerging adults are vulnerable to wading birds.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always wash your hands after touching any salamander, as they can be sensitive to chemicals.

よくある質問

Western Tiger Salamanderの長さは何ですか?

15-33 cm

Western Tiger Salamanderの体重は何ですか?

0.03-0.2 kg

Western Tiger Salamanderの寿命は何ですか?

10-16 年

Western Tiger Salamanderのtop Speedは何ですか?

0.5 km/h

Western Tiger Salamanderは何を食べますか?

These hungry amphibians eat almost anything smaller than them, from insects to other amphibians!

Western Tiger Salamanderは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Western Tiger Salamanderはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Western Tiger Salamanderの一度の産卵数は何ですか?

100-1000

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