Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma tigrinum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Ambystomatidae

About

The tiger salamander is a species of mole salamander and one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in North America.

Fun Fact

Tiger salamanders can sometimes become cannibalistic 'morphs' with larger heads and teeth designed to eat other salamander larvae when competition for resources is intense.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in smaller populations from coast to coast.

Diet

Feed on other smaller salamander species, lizards, snakelets (baby snakes), and newborn mice.

Lifespan

12–15 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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