Gulf Coast Waterdog

Necturus beyeri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Caudata · Proteidae

About

The western waterdog is a species of aquatic salamander in the family Proteidae. It is endemic to the deep South, where it occurs in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

Fun Fact

This may be a species complex that could be split into different taxa as research indicates; the Apalachicola (N.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in streams with sandy bottoms.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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