Amphibians
Barred Tiger Salamander
COMMON NAME: Barred Tiger Salamander
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ambystoma mavortium
TYPE: Amphibian
DIET: Carnivore
GROUP NAME: -
LIFESPAN: Wild - 15 yrs; Human Care - 20 yrs
SIZE: 14 inches
WEIGHT: -
STATUS: Stable
THREATS: Predators (Snakes, turtles, large fish, owls, herons, and bobcats)
FUN FACT: The Barred Tiger Salamander is the official state amphibian of Kansas!
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
COMMON NAME: Vietnamese Mossy Frog
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Theloderma corticale
TYPE: Amphibian
DIET: Insectivore
GROUP NAME: Army, Knot
LIFESPAN: Wild - unknown; Human Care - 12-15 yrs
SIZE: Males - 4 - 6 in; Females - 8 in
WEIGHT: -
STATUS: Not Listed
THREATS: Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
FUN FACT: This species will curl into a ball when frightened and play dead