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Northern Dwarf Siren
Northern dwarf siren is a permanently-gilled, aquatic amphibian occurring in the southeastern United States. It is one of the species of dwarf sirens. There are three recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Subclass | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Suborder | Sirenoidea |
| Family | Sirenidae |
| Genus | Pseudobranchus |
| Scientific Name | Pseudobranchus striatus |
| Size | 4.0–9.9 in (10–25 cm) |
| Color | Light-gray or brown upper surface with light stripe on the flanks |
| Distribution | Southeastern United States (south Carolina, Georgia, and Florida) |
| Habitat | Shallow ditches, weed-choked ponds, cypress swamps |
| Diet | Aquatic invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | May hibernate during cold weather |
| Predators | Semiaquatic snakes, fishes, wading birds, turtles, alligators |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Incubation Period | 1 month |
| Reproductive Age | Less than 1 year |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on May 20th 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
