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Three-toed Amphiuma

Amphiuma tridactylum

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Three-toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma tridactylum)
Safety note: Bites forcefully

The Three-toed Amphiuma is a large, eel-like aquatic salamander of the Mississippi valley and Gulf Coast plain. Like the Two-toed Amphiuma, it has tiny vestigial legs and bites powerfully when handled.

Habitat
Swamps, bayous, and sluggish streams in the Mississippi valley
Diet
Crayfish, fish, frogs, and invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Three-toed Amphiuma

The best time to see a Three-toed Amphiuma is March–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 439 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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