Salamanders
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Tiger Salamander peaks from March to April.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 8 states
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Salamanders
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
Description
The tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum), or eastern tiger salamander, is a species of mole salamander and one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in North America. Tiger salamanders usually grow to a length of 6–8 in (15–20 cm), with the longest found being 13 in (33 cm), and live for around 12–15 years.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Tiger salamanders habitats range from woodlands crowded with conifer and deciduous trees to grassy open fields. The ideal breeding condition for tiger salamanders ranges from wetlands, such as cattle ponds and vernal pools, to flooded swamps.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Tiger salamanders have been shown to travel up to 255 meters after their breeding cycles are complete, which is likely them returning to their original home ranges. A single tiger salamander has only a 50% chance of breeding more than once in its lifetime.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Eastern Tiger Salamander
When is the Eastern Tiger Salamander most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Tiger Salamander peaks from March to April.
Where does the Eastern Tiger Salamander live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 8 states, including Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Michigan.