Rank Genus Subclass Lissamphibia | Suborder Sirenoidea Scientific name Pseudobranchus Higher classification Sirenidae Order Salamander | |
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Lower classifications Northern dwarf siren, Southern dwarf siren | ||
Jordan s herping adventures narrow striped dwarf siren pseudobranchus axanthus
Dwarf sirens are eel-like salamanders of the genus Pseudobranchus. Dwarf sirens possess external gills throughout adulthood and lack hind legs. Dwarf sirens can be distinguished from members of the genus Siren in that dwarf sirens have three toes on each foot rather than four. Like sirens, dwarf sirens are restricted to the Southeastern United States.
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Species
The genus Pseudobranchus consists of the following species:
References
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