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Plateau Tiger Salamander

Ambystoma velasci

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Salamandra tigre de meseta

Similar Species in Ambystoma

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Alchachica Salamander
Ambystoma subsalsum
Data Deficient
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Anderson's Salamander
Ambystoma andersoni
Critically Endangered
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axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Critically Endangered
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Axolotl
Ambystoma bombypellum
Data Deficient
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Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
Least Concern
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Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
Least Concern
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Blunt-headed Salamander
Ambystoma amblycephalum
Critically Endangered
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Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plateau Tiger Salamander?
The scientific name of Plateau Tiger Salamander is Ambystoma velasci. It belongs to the genus Ambystoma.
What is the conservation status of Plateau Tiger Salamander?
Plateau Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma velasci) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Plateau Tiger Salamander live?
Plateau Tiger Salamander is found in Found in Mexico.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Plateau Tiger Salamander belong to?
Plateau Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma velasci) belongs to the genus Ambystoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Ambystomatidae.
Is Plateau Tiger Salamander endangered?
No, Plateau Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma velasci) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Plateau Tiger Salamander belong to?
Plateau Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma velasci) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Plateau Tiger Salamander?
The closest relatives of Plateau Tiger Salamander in the genus Ambystoma include Alchachica Salamander, Anderson's Salamander, axolotl, Axolotl, Barred Tiger Salamander.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ambystoma — 20 Species

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Alchachica Salamander
Ambystoma subsalsum
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Anderson's Salamander
Ambystoma andersoni
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axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
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Axolotl
Ambystoma bombypellum
DD 🐾
Barred Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
LC 🐾
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
LC 🐾
Blunt-headed Salamander
Ambystoma amblycephalum
CR 🐾
Granular Salamander
Ambystoma granulosum
EN 🐾
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
LC 🐾
Lake Lerma Salamander
Ambystoma lermaense
EN 🐾
Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma dumerilii
CR 🐾
Leora's Stream Salamander
Ambystoma leorae
CR 🐾
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
LC 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma ordinarium
EN 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma rivulare
EN 🐾
Mountain Stream Siredon
Ambystoma altamirani
EN 🐾
Pine Woods Salamander
Ambystoma silvense
DD
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Plateau Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma velasci
LC
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Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
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Tarahumara Salamander
Ambystoma rosaceum
LC
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