Tiger Salamander

The Eastern tiger salamander is typically black with yellow markings that can be highly variable in size and shape. Adults dwell in burrows underground, surfacing during rainy nights in the spring to feed or move to breeding sites. Eastern tiger salamanders are fairly common throughout much of Minnesota and occupy a variety of terrestrial habitats across the state.  Shallow wetlands and slow, meandering streams or ditches provide essential breeding habitat.

Tiger salamanders resemble spotted salamanders, This ID sheet may be useful in distinguishing between the two species. When possible, please include a digital image of the salamander with both dorsal (top) and ventral (bottom) views.