Two-toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means)

Two-toed Amphiuma, a reference photo — Photo: Brian Gratwicke · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The two-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma means) is an aquatic salamander widely distributed in the southeastern United States. It is commonly, but incorrectly, called "congo snake", "conger eel" or the "blind eel".

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Two-toed Amphiuma 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

Amphiuma tridactylum
Siren lacertina
Siren nettingi
Siren intermedia

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Amphiumidae
Genus: Amphiuma
Species: Amphiuma means

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