Eastern Tiger Salamander:

The Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) is a species of Mole Salamander. The proper common name is the Eastern Tiger Salamander, as to differentiate from other closely related species.

Eastern tiger salamanders are large, with a typical length of 6-8 inches. They can reach up to 13 inches in length, particularly neotenic individuals. Adults are usually blotched with grey, green, or black, and have large, lidded eyes. They have short snouts, thick necks, sturdy legs, and long tails. Their diet consists largely of small insects and worms, though it is not rare for an adult to consume small frogs and baby mice.

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Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2008. "Eastern Tiger Salamander" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Jul 29, 2010 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/amphibians/salamanders/mole-salamanders/ambystoma/tiger-salamander
Nelson, R.
Rob Nelson (author)
Montana State University
Created on: Nov 11th, 2008
Last updated: Feb 21st, 2010

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