Mudpuppy

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? Mudpuppies
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Lissamphibia Order: Caudata Family: Proteidae
Genera
Necturus Proteus

The Mudpuppies or Waterdogs are a family of aquatic salamanders. Progenesis is common for mudpuppies, enabling them to reach sexual maturity in their larval state.

The family is divided into two genera - Necturus with six North American species, and Proteus with one European species.

• Necturus
  • Alabama Waterdog (Necturus alabamensis)
  • Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri)
  • Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi)
  • Red River Mudpuppy (Necturus louisianensis)
  • Common Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus)
  • Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus)
• Proteus
  • Olm (Proteus anguinus)

External references

• Caudatamedia