Mudpuppy
(Necturus
maculosus maculosus) |
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DESCRIPTION: 8-17" (20.3-43.2 cm).
Large aquatic salamander, with feathery maroon gills, 4-toed
feet, compressed tail. Rust-brown above with large blue-black
spots, belly gray with spotting.
STATUS:
RANGE: Southeast Manitoba to South Quebec,
south to South Missouri and North Georgia.
Introduced into large New England rivers
HABITAT: Lakes, rivers, and streams of all
descriptions, from muddy, weed-choked shallows to a record depth
of 90' (27.4 m)
SPECIAL HABITAT:
FOOD: Feeds on worms, crayfish,
insects, and small fish. |
