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Salamanders
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
The Common Mudpuppy's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 2 states
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Salamanders
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
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Description
The common mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) is a species of salamander in the family Proteidae. The common mudpuppy can be a rusty brown color with gray and black and usually has blackish-blue spots, but some albino adults have been reported in Arkansas.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Necturus maculosus specimens live in streams, lakes, and ponds in the eastern part of North America. Mudpuppies live in rivers, weedy ponds, some large lakes, and in perennial streams.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Mating typically takes place in autumn, though eggs are not laid till much later. Females store the sperm until ovulation and internal fertilization take place, usually just prior to deposition in the spring.Wikipedia ↗
About the Common Mudpuppy
When is the Common Mudpuppy most active?
The Common Mudpuppy's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Common Mudpuppy live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 2 states, including Michigan and New York.