Zoology of the ZooPl. CLXXXV
Common mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
Amphibia · Caudata · Proteidae
Fig. 1. Common mudpuppy
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 20-33 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 0.1-0.3 kg |
| Food | Crayfish, insects, worms |
| Lifespan | About 20-30 years (est.) |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | freshwater |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Keeps bushy red gills its whole life, never leaving water. Florida's relative is the Gulf Coast waterdog of the panhandle.
Observe: Watch the gills fluff out in low-oxygen water.