Kingdom : Animalia Class : Amphibia Family : Ambystomatidae Scientific Name : Ambystoma Tigrinum Size : 15 - 35cm (6 - 14in) Weight : 113 - 227g (4 - 8oz) Top Speed : 17km/h (10mph) Life Span : 10 - 15 years Colour : Black, Green, Grey, Brown, Yellow Skin Type : Permeable Special Features : Large eyes and long tails
- The Tiger Salamander is found extensively across the North American continent.
- They are characterized by a grey or green body with yellow stripes or blotches.
- The legs and tails of Tiger Salamanders can regrow in case they get damaged.
- Tiger Salamanders have thick bodies, short snouts, long tails and strong legs.
- They usually live in relatively deep burrows around water bodies like streams and ponds.
- They are rarely spotted as they come out to hunt for prey at night.
- Tiger salamanders are carnivorous and usually eat insects, rodents, and worms.
- Tiger Salamanders are a favourite among pet owners and thrive well in captivity.
- Adult male Tiger Salamanders usually only mate once in their lifetime.
- Young tiger salamanders hatch in the water where they continue to live till maturity.
- Average clutch size of Tiger Salamanders is 50 and incubation period is 4 weeks.
- The larvae of Tiger Salamanders is of two types: cannibalistic and non-cannibalistic.
- Tiger Salamander larvae known as waterdogs are hardy and are used as fishing bait.
- Average length of tiger salamanders is 6 – 8 inches, but they can grow bigger too.
- Tiger Salamanders usually live for 10 -15 years approximately.
- They are not endangered but common predators include turtles, large birds and other reptiles.
- Tiger Salamanders are not social creatures and are usually solitary except during mating.