One-toed Amphiuma

Amphiuma pholeter

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Amphibia · Caudata · Amphiumidae

About

The one-toed amphiuma is a species of aquatic, eel-like salamander in the family Amphiumidae. The species is native to the southeastern United States. It was unknown to science until 1950, when it was collected by herpetologist Wilfred T. Neill, who described it as a new species in 1964. It is rarely observed in the wild, and much about the species remains uncertain.

Fun Fact

It is the smallest species in the genus Amphiuma with the average adult size being 8.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the southeastern United States.

Diet

Eats small, aquatic invertebrates such as crayfish, annelid worms, insect larvae, and occasionally fish or amphibian larvae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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