Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus maculosus

Common Name:	Common Mudpuppy
Scientific Name:	Necturus maculosus maculosus
Etymology:
Genus:	nektos is Greek for "swimming", oura is Greek for "tail".
Species:	maculosus is Latin meaning "full of spots". Referring to the spotted dorsum.
Subspecies:	maculosus is Latin meaning "full of spots". Referring to the spotted dorsum.
Average Length:	8 - 13 in. (20 - 33 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	19.1 in. (48.6 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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