Talk:Tiger salamander

Different DNA due to weather

I just saw a special on Discovery channel that refutes this page. The information indicated that the number of tiger salamander born as either a herbivore or a cannibal is based on weather conditions. If born a cannibal, the big headed salamanders eat their small headed herbivore brethren. Therefore, we need a change on this page. We wouldnt want the kids to get it wrong, now..:-)

Joydrobinson 23:35, 5 July 2007 (UTC) joy

Polyphenisms

DNA doesn't change based on the environment in an individuals life. The reason why the two morphs form is because of changes in density. When the density is high, the cannibal forms have a food source and though environmental changes they will grow much larger and become the cannibalistic morph. Check out the reference I just posted on this page for more information.

-Christoff

Fixed Paragraph Description

Introduction was broken. Probably accidental deletion or something. I reverted the 1st paragraph of description, and the section title to the revision before the latest change. - Chris

Growth rate

Hello, I am doing a project on this species for school, and the success criteria mandates we give information as to how the species' population has changed over time. Unfortunatly, it seems this information cannot be found here. I will look on other sites, and will relay the information here. I wont actually EDIT the ARTICLE, lest I screw up THE WHOLE PAGE. Thank you for reading this and anything you do concerning this. 209.240.116.130 (talk) 19:30, 30 March 2014 (UTC)

Subspecies

I think it would be a good idea to add a section on the different tiger salamander subspecies, such as the Arizona Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum nebulosum). This article also should include a section on paedomorphosis, or neoteny, which tiger salamanders are known to do. Tiger salamanders are also known to be cannibalistic, which could be added to the diet section.RooneyRee (talk) 18:36, 14 June 2016 (UTC)

As of 2025, it appears that there are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. "mavortium" was elevated to species status, and others are synonyms. Lyttle-Wight (talk) 15:19, 18 February 2025 (UTC)

range and dessication

i have found this salamander in a western suburb of Denver and in Southern Colorado at 8,000 feet of elevation after heavy spring rains. In Southern Colorado one specimen was found under lumber in a newly constructed garage in a remote location. Almost completely dessicated, it resembled a dead lizard. It was rehydrated and appeared completely healthy then released into a nearby bog. All this suggests this creature has a much greater range, survivability, and habitat as listed here. 71.218.93.77 (talk) 09:13, 9 October 2023 (UTC)