Tiger Salamander
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Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
The Tiger Salamander is a big, friendly salamander with cool yellow spots. They like to dig in the dirt and find tasty bugs!
Habitat: Woodlands and grasslands
Appearance
The Tiger Salamander is a large, stocky amphibian with a broad head and small eyes. It has a dark body, often black or dark brown, strikingly marked with irregular bright yellow or olive-green blotches and stripes, making it look like a tiger.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderCaudataFamilyAmbystomatidaeGenusAmbystoma
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Some never leave the water, keeping their feathery gills forever!
They spend most of their lives hidden deep underground in burrows!
Tiger salamander larvae are sometimes called 'water dogs' by people!
When ponds dry, they can quickly change and walk away on land!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Healer
Tiger Salamander can regrow lost limbs, tails, and even parts of its brain because it has incredible regenerative cells!
Ability
Water Wonder
Tiger Salamander can stay a 'water-baby' with gills its whole life, helping it survive where land is tough!
Ability
Master Digger
Tiger Salamander can dig deep underground using its strong body, helping it escape predators and harsh weather!
Ability
Skin Shield
Tiger Salamander has skin that produces a mild toxin, helping it discourage hungry predators from making it a snack!
Measurements & details
- Length
- 15-33 cm
- Weight
- 0.08-0.25 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-25 years
- Top Speed
- 2 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 100-1000
- Metamorphosis
- 75-180 days
Diet & Feeding
These hungry salamanders feast on a variety of small critters, both on land and in the water!
Age differences: Larvae eat tiny water bugs, while adults add bigger insects and small animals to their menu.
Primary Foods
- Insects
- Worms
- Slugs
- Small frogs
- Tadpoles
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Snakes hunt them as a tasty meal.
eaten by
Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Raccoons find them tasty snacks near ponds.
hunts
Common Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
They hunt and eat worms in their burrows.
eats
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Adults sometimes prey on small frogs.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Eastern Tiger Salamander
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tiger Salamander?
15-33 cm
How much does Tiger Salamander weigh?
0.08-0.25 kg
How long does Tiger Salamander live?
10-25 years
How fast can Tiger Salamander move?
2 km/h
What does Tiger Salamander eat?
These hungry salamanders feast on a variety of small critters, both on land and in the water!
Where is Tiger Salamander usually found?
Woodlands and grasslands
How does Tiger Salamander hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Tiger Salamander lay?
100-1000
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