Eastern Tiger Salamander

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Salarian
gptkb:amphibians
gptkbp:activity_pattern Active during warm, rainy nights
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape Robust and stocky
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Males call to attract females
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate Temperate climates
gptkbp:climate_impact Sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 20-100 eggs
gptkbp:color Can change color slightly with environment
gptkbp:color_variation Some individuals may have fewer spots
gptkbp:coloration Black with yellow spots
black with yellow spots
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection and restoration
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in education and research.
gptkbp:diet Invertebrates
insects
Worms, insects, and small vertebrates
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ambystomatidae
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Temporary and permanent ponds
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ambystoma
gptkbp:habitat Wetlands
Grasslands and forests
terrestrial and aquatic environments
Ponds and temporary pools
gptkbp:habitat_preference Prefer areas with loose soil
gptkbp:has_skin Moist and permeable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Tiger Salamander
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:impact Road mortality and habitat fragmentation
gptkbp:is_part_of Occurs in late summer to fall
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:aquarium
3-4 months
Small aquatic invertebrates
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Tiger_Salamander
gptkbp:migration May migrate to breeding sites
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Missouri
gptkbp:number_of_stages Terrestrial
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators Birds, snakes, and mammals
gptkbp:range Eastern United States
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tiger_Salamander
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
Eggs laid in water
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ambystoma_tigrinum
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:size Up to 10-12 inches long
gptkbp:skin_color Dark with bright yellow or white spots
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary except during breeding
gptkbp:status Protected in some areas
gptkbp:subspecies Several recognized subspecies
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Amphibia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Missouri
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4