Tiger Salamander

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Salarian
gptkbp:activity_pattern active at night
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season early spring to late summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation can tolerate a range of temperatures
gptkbp:clutch_size 20 to 100 eggs
gptkbp:color can change color slightly with temperature
gptkbp:color_variation melanistic forms exist
gptkbp:coloration black with yellow or white spots
dark with bright spots
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance often featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism secretes toxins
gptkbp:diet insects
earthworms and small vertebrates
gptkbp:ecological_role predator and prey in ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ambystomatidae
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability observed
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial and aquatic environments
temporary ponds
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers moist environments
gptkbp:has_skin moist and smooth
gptkbp:hibernation during winter months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tiger Salamander
gptkbp:human_interaction can be kept as pets under certain conditions
gptkbp:larval_stage aquatic
small aquatic invertebrates
2 to 4 months
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names exist
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:migration may migrate to breeding sites
gptkbp:number_of_stages terrestrial
gptkbp:order gptkb:Caudata
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators birds, mammals, and reptiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Spotted_Salamander
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ambystoma_tigrinum
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:size up to 10-14 inches long
gptkbp:skin_color varies by individual
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized subspecies exist
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain fungi
gptkbp:vocalization produces low-frequency sounds
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:urban_development
gptkb:Amphibia
not currently endangered
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastern_Tiger_Salamander
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5