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Plateau Tiger Salamander
Plateau tiger salamander is a species of salamander found only in Mexico. It is a mole salamander.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Urodela |
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus | Ambystoma |
| Scientific Name | Ambystoma velasci |
| Other Names | Mexican tiger salamander |
| Color | Yellow to olive spots or blotches non-uniformly scattered over the back and sides |
| Distribution | Mexico |
| Habitat | Grassland including semi-arid grassland and sparse forests; breeding habitats include deep volcanic lakes, artificial cattle ponds, shallow vernal pools, and intermittent, fish-free stream pools |
| Diet | Small insects and worms |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Plateau Tiger Salamander Pictures Gallery
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- Ambystoma Velasci
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- Plateau Tiger Salamanders
Published on May 5th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
