Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXXXVI
Greater siren
Siren lacertina
Amphibia · Caudata · Sirenidae
Fig. 1. Greater siren
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 50-98 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | Up to about 1 kg |
| Food | Snails, worms, insects, some plants |
| Lifespan | About 25 years or more (est.) |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | wetland, freshwater |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
An eel-like salamander with external gills and only two tiny front legs. When its pond dries it seals itself in a mucus cocoon in the mud and can wait months for rain.
Observe: Look for the tiny front legs just behind the gills.