What are they

[frogman]

I found these little guys in a pond and i was wondering if you guys could help me figure out what they are. I was thinking they are rough skinned newts. Any corrections?

 

[will_j]

They look more like an Ambystoma species to me. Where in the US are you? Location will help to clinch an ID.

 

[frogman]

Oregon

 

[will_j]

They're either A. gracile or A. mavoritum. My guess is gracile as I think mavoritum is localised in the SE and E of Oregon (though i'm unsure of possible introductions). Are you towards the coastal side of the state?

 

[frogman]

How long until they morph?

 

[frogman]

Yes. I could have sworn one of them is a rough skinned though.

 

[frogman]

I am on the coastal side

 

[frogman]

How long do you think until they morph. Any other people have comments on the species?

 

[Bellabelloo]

I would make use of Google and see, just enter rough skinned newt larvae and compare photo's.

 

[Otterwoman]

They could morph in about four months, give or take two months.

 

[frogman]

Ok thanks. I think they might be tigers.