Greater Siren

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Siren lacertina

Greater Siren, a reference photo
Photo: Qualiesin · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The greater siren (Siren lacertina) is an amphibian and one of the five members of the genus Siren. The largest of the sirens and one of the largest amphibians in North America, the greater siren resides in the coastal plains of the southeastern United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Siren 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Caudata
Family
Sirenidae
Genus
Siren
Species
Siren lacertina

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