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Southern Dwarf Siren
Southern dwarf siren is a slender and aquatic salamander found in Florida. It is one of the two recognized species of dwarf sirens. It is a perennibranch creature devoid of hind limbs. At present, there are two recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Subclass | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Suborder | Sirenoidea |
| Family | Sirenidae |
| Genus | Pseudobranchus |
| Scientific Name | Pseudobranchus axanthus |
| Size | 10–25 cm |
| Color | Brown, gray, or black, with yellow or tan stripes on the backs and sides |
| Distribution | Florida (United States) |
| Habitat | Cypress ponds, streams, swamps, marshes, ditches |
| Diet | Small worms, amphipods, chironomids, and ostracods |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes aestivation and may hibernate during cold weather |
| Predators | Snakes, fish, wading birds |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Incubation Period | Around 3 weeks |
| 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.
