🌿Native Nature

Mexican Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma velasci

Taxonomy

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

About

The plateau tiger salamander or Mexican tiger salamander (Ambystoma velasci) is a species of mole salamander in the Ambystomatidae family. It is endemic to Mexico, although its range might extend to the United States. Its natural habitats are grasslands, including sparse forests and semi-arid grasslands. Breeding takes place in a range of aquatic habitats: deep volcanic lakes, shallow vernal pools, artificial cattle ponds, and intermittent, fish-free stream pools. It exhibits facultative paedomorphosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Tiger Salamander?
The scientific name of Mexican Tiger Salamander is Ambystoma velasci.
What is the conservation status of Mexican Tiger Salamander?
The Mexican Tiger Salamander has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Mexican Tiger Salamander belong to?
Mexican Tiger Salamander belongs to the genus Ambystoma.