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Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma tigrinum

Description:

Slimy yellow and black salamander

Habitat:

Spotted in High School Biology class


1 species ID suggestions

Tiger salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum Tiger Salamander

6 Comments

rylee1
rylee1 6 months ago

that looks awesome :D

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

What a beauty!

CoralAvery
CoralAvery a year ago

Thank you MaryEvans2! :)

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 a year ago

Nice photo of this beautiful salamander

Great markings! I read they transmit a fungus that threatens frogs through a disease. I hope your teacher keeps them separated from frogs :)

CoralAvery
CoralAvery a year ago

Thank you for the ID Goody! :)

Poway, California, USA

Lat: 33.00, Long: -117.03

Spotted on Jan 12, 2012
Submitted on Jan 22, 2012

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