AnAge entry for Amphiuma tridactylum

Classification (HAGRID: 00142)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Caudata
                Family: Amphiumidae
                    Genus: Amphiuma
Species
Amphiuma tridactylum
Common name
Three-toed amphiuma
Synonyms
Amphiuma means tridactylum, Syren quadrapeda, Siren quadrupes, Muraenopsis tridactyla, Amphiuma tridactyla

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
15.9 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
135 days
Metamorphosis
Clutch size
200 (oviparous)
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 173612
Animal Diversity Web
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8313
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