Mudpuppy

Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Amphibia
Subclass:
Lissamphibia
Order:
Caudata
Suborder:
Salamandroidea
Family:
Proteidae
Genera

Necturus
Proteus

A mudpuppy or waterdog is an aquatic salamander. They belong to the family Proteidae. Mudpuppies make a dog-like barking sound, which is why they are called mudpuppies. Mudpuppies belong to the genus Necturus. They live in Canada and Midwestern United States.

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