Alabama waterdog
Alabama waterdog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Urodela |
Family: | Proteidae |
Genus: | Necturus |
Species: | N. alabamensis
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Binomial name | |
Necturus alabamensis Viosca, 1937
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The Alabama waterdog (Necturus alabamensis) is a medium-sized perennibranch salamander inhabiting rivers and streams of Alabama. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.[1]
Description
The Alabama waterdog is medium-sized at 15–22 cm (5.9–8.7 in), with four toes and a laterally compressed tail. Its gills are permanent, bushy, and red. Typical adults exhibit a brown or black dorsum with minimal or no spotting, and the ventral side is white and often not spotted.
Distribution and habitat
The Alabama waterdog is found in the
Diet
N. alabamensis typically consumes invertebrates such as
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of N. alabamensis is poorly understood. It is believed to be related to
Status
The survival of N. alabamensis is threatened by
References
- ^ . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Bailey, Mark A. "Necturus alabamensis Viosca, 1937: Black Warrior Waterdog". AmphibiaWeb. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ^ Tierra, Curry (2 January 2018). "Alabama Salamander Gains Endangered Species Act Protection". Center for Biological Diversity. Tucson, AZ. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
General references
- Petranka, James W. (1998) Salamanders of the United States and Canada, Washington and London: Smithsonian Institution Press.