Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus)

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

The dwarf waterdog (Necturus punctatus) is an aquatic salamander endemic to the Eastern United States. It is the smallest member of the family Proteidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dwarf 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 mounti
Necturus beyeri
Siren intermedia
Gyrinophilus palleucus
Eurycea troglodytes

Classification

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

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