Mudpuppy
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Caudata
Proteidae
Necturus
Necturus maculosus
The name of the genus of the Mudpuppy or Waterdog, Necturus maculosus, comes from the Greek word for swimming, nektos. The species name is the Latin word for speckled or mottled, maculosus. The Mudpuppy is… More »
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Mudpuppy Profile ... Type: Amphibian ... Amphibian Features...
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Mudpuppy eggs under a rock. This image courtesy ... "The Chicago Herpetological Society is a group of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. Its goals are education, conservation and the advancement of herpetology. Members have unique opportunities to further their knowledge of and participation in all aspects of herpetology.
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The mudpuppy is a large salamander. It can be as long as 490 mm, but most adult mudpuppies are around 200 to 300 mm long. On top they are brown or gray with dark spots. Their bellies are light gray. Adult mudpuppies keep their gills all their life.
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Mudpuppy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mudpuppies or waterdogs are aquatic salamanders of the family Proteidae . Their name originates from the misconception that they make a dog-like barking sound.••••••••
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Mudpuppy (also known as waterdog) ... You'll never walk this critter on a leash because the mudpuppy isn't a dog and it doesn't live on land. This salamander lives its whole life in the water of lakes and rivers. It prefers areas with large flat rocks but will also live in areas where riprap (piled boulders) have been placed.
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A mud puppy is a type of amphibian. Learn from about a mud puppy at HowStuffWorks. ... Amphibian Image Gallery­Gary Meszaros/Getty ImagesResearchers are taking cues from the cold-blooded salamander to figure out how humans might be… See more »...
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The mudpuppy is the only wholly aquatic salamander in New England. It is by far the largest salamander found in Massachusetts with adults occasionally reaching total lengths of 15 inches or more. ... The Giant Amphibian of the River...
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The amphibian Mudpuppy is one of the Giant Salamanders. Some people think they make a barking sound. They have gills and slimy skin. They have to have a moist habitat for their gills to work and for their skin to stay moist.
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