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Fisher’s salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma andersoni
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Family: AMBYSTOMATIDAE
Group: Amphibians
Shyness: Tolerant
Safe distance: 5 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.07-30.09
Gestation: 28-42 jours
Births: 01.04-31.05
Habitat:
Hot springs, marshes and wet meadows
Description:
The Fisher’s salamander is an urodele amphibian endemic to the Lake Pátzcuaro basin (Michoacán, Mexico). It inhabits hot springs, marshes and wet meadows at 2030–2120 m elevation. Strictly nocturnal, it feeds on aquatic insects and small crustaceans. During the breeding season (July to September), males become territorial and perform body-undulation displays before egg‐laying.
Recommended lens:
>=Macro
Photography tips:
Photograph the Fisher’s salamander at water level or on the bank of thermal springs using a 100–200 mm macro lens. Use low ISO and shallow depth of field to isolate skin textures, position low, and be patient. Avoid sudden movements to prevent disturbance.
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