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Greater Siren
Siren lacertina
The Greater Siren is a large, aquatic salamander native to the southeastern United States. This eel-like amphibian is characterized by its long, slender body, external feathery gills, and the absence of hind limbs, possessing only small, reduced forelimbs. Greater Sirens inhabit…
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- Despite their large size and snake-like appearance, Greater Sirens are completely harmless to humans and play an important role in controlling aquatic invertebrate populations.
- Greater Sirens can estivate for months by burrowing into mud when their aquatic habitats dry up. They communicate with a series of clicks, which is unusual among salamanders. Their external gills are highly efficient for oxygen exchange in low-oxygen environments.
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