Lake Pátzcuaro Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lake Pátzcuaro SalamanderScientific Name: Ambystoma dumeriliiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total length: 7.9–11.0 in (20–28 cm); Head width: 1.6–2.4 in (4–6 cm)Weight: 4.5–9.0 oz (130–250 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in native...

Texas Blind Salamander

Amphibians > Lungless Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Texas Blind SalamanderScientific Name: Eurycea rathbuniType: Amphibian (Plethodontidae / Troglodytic Neotenic Salamander)Size: Total body length: 8–13 cm (3.2–5.1 in)Weight: 5–10 gLifespan: 10–15 years in captivity; unknown in wild subterranean...

Northern Dwarf Siren

Amphibians > Sirens

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Dwarf SirenScientific Name: Pseudobranchus striatusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SirensSize: Total adult length 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in); record specimens up to 21 cm (8.3 in)Weight: 6 to 15 g (0.21 to 0.53 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years...

Gulf Coast Waterdog

Amphibians > Giant Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf Coast WaterdogScientific Name: Necturus beyeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Giant SalamandersSize: Total adult length 15 to 22 cm (6 to 9 in); maximum up to 25 cm (10 in)Weight: 40 to 80 g (1.4 to 2.8 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the...

Lesser Siren

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Lesser SirenScientific Name: Siren intermediaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Salamanders & NewtsSize: Total adult length: 18-68 cm (7-27 in); Tail constitutes over one-third of total lengthWeight: 40-150 g (1.4-5.3 oz),...