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Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
Image by Andrew Hoffman
Description
A large, fully aquatic salamander that keeps bushy red external gills for life. Prowls the bottoms of Indiana's rivers and lakes and never leaves the water.
Stats
Size
8 - 14 inches
Status
Unknown, uncommon
Similar Species
Hellbender
Diet
Crayfish, mollusks, earthworms, fish, fish eggs, and invertebrates
Habitat
Found in lakes, ponds, streams and other permanent water sources. Usually found in deep depths.
Reproduction
Mating occurs in autumn and 50-100 eggs are laid in the following spring
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