Dwarf Waterdog

Amphibians > Salamanders

The Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus) is the smallest representative of the ancient aquatic salamander family Proteidae. Endemic strictly to the coastal plain drainage networks of the southeastern United States, this fully aquatic, paedomorphic amphibian spends its...

Lesser Siren

Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts

The Lesser Siren (Siren intermedia) is a fascinating, eel-like, and obligately aquatic salamander native to the sluggish bottomland swamps and bayous of eastern and central North America. Representing one of the most ancient, basal lineages of living amphibians...