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AnAge entry for Siren intermedia


Classification (HAGRID: 00997)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Sirenidae
                    Genus: Siren
SpeciesSiren intermedia
Common nameEastern lesser siren

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity25.7 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 451
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
ObservationsNo observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity730 days
Male sexual maturity730 days
Incubation60 days
Metamorphosis
Clutch size350 (oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References

[0468] John Behler and F. King (1979), The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
[0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page
[0749] AmphibiaWeb

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