northern dwarf siren (Pseudobranchus striatus) Northern Dwarf Siren, Pseudobranchus striatus
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The northern dwarf siren (Pseudobranchus striatus) is a perennibranch salamander lacking hind legs. Found in the Southeastern United States, it one of two currently recognized species of dwarf sirens. Three subspecies are currently recognized; P. s. striatus, the broad-striped dwarf siren, P. s. lustricolus, the Gulf Hammock dwarf siren, and P. s. spheniscus, the slender dwarf siren. Order: Caudata, Suborder: Sirenoidea, Family: Sirenidae, Species: Pseudobranchus striatus (LeConte, 1824)