Florida for many years has seen the diverse taxas of Amphibians, specifically salamanders. Salamaders are plentiful in Florida and often keep a secretive nature. Often found by fishermen, the most common salamanders are Two-toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means) and Greater Siren (Siren lacertina). ...more ↓
Florida for many years has seen the diverse taxas of Amphibians, specifically salamanders. Salamaders are plentiful in Florida and often keep a secretive nature. Often found by fishermen, the most common salamanders are Two-toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means) and Greater Siren (Siren lacertina). Both of these salamanders look like eels. Although amphibians have limbs and no fins, these salamanders do not classify as eels. The Florida salamanders are directly from Virginia and Alabama. Salamanders are found in an array of habitats including lowland swamps, lakes, rivers, ditches, etc. Also, these creatures can be commonly found in community lakes and ponds. Last note, these salamanders in Florida serve as the prey and predator in the food chain.
References:
Crother, B.I. (ed.). 2008. Scientific and Standard English Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of North America North of Mexico, pp. 1–84. SSAR Herpetological Circular 37.
Ashton, R.E., Jr., and P.S. Ashton, 1988. Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians Of Florida. Part III, The Amphibians. Miami: Windward Publishing.
Bartlett, R.D., and P.P. Bartlett, 1999. A Field Guide to Florida Reptiles and Amphibians. Houston, Texas: Gulf Publishing Company.
Beebee, T.J.C. 1996. Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians. Chapman & Hall, New York.
Complete list of Salamanders in Florida: https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/checklist/salamanders.htm
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