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Salamanders
Greater Siren
Siren lacertina
The Greater Siren's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Salamanders
Greater Siren
Siren lacertina
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Description
The greater siren (Siren lacertina) is an amphibian and one of the five members of the genus Siren. The greater siren is the third longest salamander in the Western Hemisphere.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Greater sirens inhabit the coastal plain from Washington, D.C., to Florida and Alabama. Greater sirens live in wetlands, preferring those with a slow or nonexistent current and a thick layer of organic material.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Greater sirens can vocalize, producing clicks or yelps sounding similar to the call of the American green tree frog. Mating occurs in February and March, and females will lay a clutch of about 500 eggs.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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FloridaAbout the Greater Siren
When is the Greater Siren most active?
The Greater Siren's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Greater Siren live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.