Dwarf Siren

Pseudobranchus striatus

The Dwarf Siren is a tiny, eel-like salamander with only front legs and external gills. It is entirely aquatic and rarely leaves water. Found in dense aquatic vegetation in the southeastern coastal plain.

Habitat

Dense aquatic vegetation in swamps, ponds, and ditches

Diet

Small aquatic invertebrates and worms

How common

Uncommon

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