Escambia Waterdog (Necturus mounti)

Escambia Waterdog, a reference photo — Photo: MH Herpetology · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Escambia waterdog (Necturus mounti) is a species of aquatic salamander in the family Proteidae. It is endemic to the southeastern United States.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Escambia Waterdog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Necturus beyeri
Necturus punctatus
Necturus maculosus
Stereochilus marginatus
Eurycea troglodytes

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Proteidae
Genus: Necturus
Species: Necturus mounti

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