Species Links

This page lists links to web sites and mailing lists dealing with individual species or groups.

• Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum)
• "Fire-Bellied Newts" (Genus Cynops)
• Fire Salamanders (Genus Salamandra)
• Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum, Ambystoma mavortium spp, Ambystoma californiense, etc)

Axolotl Links

• Axolotls: The Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander:  Caudata.org's Axolotl web site.  Modesty almost prevents us from saying it's the best hobbyist orientated Axolotl web site in the world.
• Caudata Culture's Axolotl Information Sheet:  By the same author as Caudata.org's Axoltol Web Site. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Axolotls - Care Guide for the Mexican Salamander:  Chris Eng's web site has some great photos.  He talks about the genetics of his many axolotls and also has a photo diary of the growth of the larvae from a spawning he had.
• Ambystoma.de:  German Web Site on Axolotls and Tigersalamanders with nice photos of Axolotls and an illustrated developmental stage series - recommended! (site is mostly in German - you may want to use a translator). [Added 30-Dec-2007]
• Gli Axolotl:  An Italian web site about the Axolotl (site is in Italian - you may want to use a translator). [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Gregor's Homepage:  Another German Web Site with some photos and mpeg movies of axolotls (site is in German - you may want to use a translator).
• Christophe Cagé's Axolotl Web Site:  A concise web site with original photos.  This web site is in French (site is in French - you may want to use a translator). [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Ambystoma Genetic Stock Centre:  Here you'll find a wealth of information, ranging from genetics to the practical side of keeping the Axolotl in captivity. [Link repaired 30-Dec-2007]
• ShuffleBrain:  Professor Paul Pietsch's web site details his many years of research into how the brain works.  He has experimented extensively with the axolotl and made many quite remarkable discoveries.

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"Fire-Bellied Newt" Links (Cynops)

• Caudata Culture's Cynops Information Sheets [Added 11-Nov-2001]:  Care of this genus in captivity. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Herps Guide in Hiroshima's Cynops pyrrhogaster Info and Photos [Added 11-Nov-2001]:  Short bullet point page on this species, but nice photos.

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Fire Salamander Links (Salamandra)

• Caudata Culture's Salamandra Information Sheet:  Detailed Information on this genus and their collective care in captivity.
• Alpine Salamander Information at Whoe Tadpole is it?:  Short identification information and pictures.
• Amphibia Web's Alpine Salamander Information Sheet:  Scientific information and references. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Amphibia Web's Corsican Fire Salamander Information Sheet:  Scientific information and references. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Amphibia Web's Fire Salamander Information Sheet:  Excellent detailed information and references for Fire Salamanders. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Amphibia Web's Corsican Lanza's Alpine Salamander Information Sheet:  Scientific information and references. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Fire Salamander Information at Whose Tadpole is it?:  Short identification information and pictures.
• Salamandra salamandra:  The University of Michigan's Animal Diversity page about the Fire Salamander.  Very good information. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]

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Tiger Salamander Links (Ambystoma tigrinum, Ambystoma mavortium spp, Ambystoma californiense, etc)

• Caudata.org Axolotl Site's Information Page about the Tiger Salamander   Essential information for those interested in maintaining this species in captivity. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Barred Tiger Salamander Factsheet   Texas Park and Wildlife Service's information sheet about the Barred Tiger Salamander. [Updated 27-Apr-2006]
• Barred Tiger Salamander Factsheet 2:  Sedgwick County Zoo's brief factsheet on the Barred Tiger Salamander. [Added 4-Nov-2001]
• California Tiger Salamander:  The Centre for Biological Diversity's profile of the California Tiger Salamander and recent conservation efforts. [Added 4-Nov-2001]
• Eastern Tiger Salamander Factsheet:  NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's page on the Eastern Tiger Salamander. [Link updated 30-Dec-2007]
• USGS Page on Tiger Salamanders:  Although not updated with the new taxonomy, this page is still well worth a visit. [Added 4-Nov-2001]

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