AnAge entry for Necturus punctatus

Classification (HAGRID: 00182)

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)

Female sexual maturity: 1,825 days
Male sexual maturity: 1,825 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis
Clutch size: 30 (oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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