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Amphibians
Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 11-20 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.4 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) is a carnivore species found in North American freshwater. It typically lives 11-20 years, weighing around 0.1-0.4 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the mudpuppy: Mudpuppies keep their feathery external gills their whole lives.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.