🌿Native Nature

California Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma californiense

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Ambystomatidae ›Genus: Ambystoma

About

The California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) is a vulnerable amphibian native to California. It is a mole salamander. Previously considered to be a subspecies of the tiger salamander (A. tigrinum), the California tiger salamander was recently designated a separate species again. The California tiger salamander distinct population segment (DPS) in Sonoma County and the Santa Barbara County DPS are listed as federally endangered, while the Central California DPS is listed as federally threatened. The Sonoma County,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Tiger Salamander?
The scientific name of California Tiger Salamander is Ambystoma californiense.
What kingdom does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does California Tiger Salamander belong to?
California Tiger Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.