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dwarf siren

amphibian
Also known as: Pseudobranchus
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  • greater siren
    siren

    The dwarf siren (Pseudobranchus striatus) lives in waterways from southern South Carolina to northern Florida, and the narrow-striped dwarf siren (P. axanthus) inhabits similar habitat across peninsular Florida. Adult dwarf sirens are about 10–22 cm (3.9–8.7 inches) long.

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    The dwarf siren (Pseudobranchus striatus) lives in waterways from southern South Carolina to northern Florida, and the narrow-striped dwarf siren (P. axanthus) inhabits similar habitat across peninsular Florida. Adult dwarf sirens are about 10–22 cm (3.9–8.7 inches) long.

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