Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma tigrinum

The Tiger Salamander is the largest land-dwelling salamander in North America. Its striking yellow-and-black barred pattern makes it unmistakable. Larvae are commonly sold as fish bait under the name waterdogs.

Habitat

Forests, grasslands, and farmland near ponds and slow streams

Diet

Earthworms, insects, small mice, and amphibians

How common

Common

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