| Mole salamanders | |
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| Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Ambystomatidae |
| Genus: | Ambystoma Tschudi, 1838 |
Mole salamanders are member of the genus Ambystoma. They are a group of animals that live in North America. They are the only genus in the family Ambystomatidae. The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a popular exotic pet. They are also used in research. The Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) is an official amphibian of many US states. They are also sold as pets.
