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Where to observe and photograph the tiger salamander in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the tiger salamander in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the tiger salamander’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Tiger salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma tigrinum
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Group: Amphibians
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 2 m
Reproduction period: April to May
Incubation: 14–21 jours
Births: April to May
Habitat:
Damp meadows, woodlands and pond margins
Activity period :
Mainly active at night, generally discreet during the day.
Identification and description:
The tiger salamander is a robust terrestrial amphibian of 15–25 cm (sans la queue), with an olive to brown body marked by yellow blotches and a pale throat. A nocturnal and crepuscular species inhabiting woodlands, damp meadows and pond margins, it feeds on insects, worms and molluscs. During breeding, males produce low underwater calls to attract females to egg-laying sites.
Recommended lens:
Macro – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Approach slowly after rainfall, crouch at ground level to be eye level with the salamander, use a shallow depth of field to isolate it against the forest floor, and employ soft side lighting (off-camera flash or reflector) to highlight skin texture.
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