Tiger salamander
A species of Mole salamander Scientific name : Ambystoma tigrinum Genus : Mole salamander
Tiger salamander, A species of Mole salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma tigrinum
Genus: Mole salamander
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Description
The tiger salamander or eastern tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) is a North American species of mole salamander.
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Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Tiger salamander's diet predominantly consists of small invertebrates such as insects, worms, and slugs. Young ones specifically consume plankton and aquatic insects. This tiger salamander is nocturnal and a consistent opportunistic feeder.
AdultSize
6-8 inches
Appearance
Tiger salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a stocky body shape and smooth, wet skin. It has a bright yellow to dark green base color punctuated with bold, deep black or brown blotches. During their larval phase, they possess external gills, but they disappear as the animal matures. There are no significant appearance differences based on age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Tiger salamander is largely nocturnal, spending its days burrowed in soft substrates. It emerges to forage for small prey, such as insects and worms. During mating season, tiger salamander exhibits intense competition for mates, often engaging in physical wrestling. Strongly territorial, it utilizes chemical markers to claim its range. Notably, juveniles undertake seasonal migrations from land to aquatic habitats, demonstrating an adaptive response to environmental conditions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mole salamanders Genus
Mole salamander Species
Tiger salamander 
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