AnAge entry for Necturus punctatus

Classification (HAGRID: 00160)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Proteidae
                    Genus: Necturus
Species: Necturus punctatus
Common name: Dwarf waterdog
Synonyms: Necturus punctatus punctatus, Menobranchus punctatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: One animal in captivity lived for 5.7 years [0451]. Still, the longevity of these animals is likely underestimated and more data required.

Life history traits (averages)

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 173625
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account
Encyclopaedia of Life: Search EOL
NCBI Taxonomy: Taxonomy ID 420422
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