Scientific Name: Ambystoma mavortium mavortium

Tiger salamanders secrete a slimy substance, which is poisonous to other animals.

• Size: Length: 9 to 12 inches
• Diet: Small fish
• Habitat: Marshes, streams and other small fresh bodies of water
• Range in the Wild: North America, from Southern Texas to central Nebraska

Conservation Status
Listed as Endangered. Major threats include habitat loss and drought.

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