🌿Native Nature

Gulf Coast Waterdog

Necturus beyeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Proteidae ›Genus: Necturus

About

The Gulf Coast waterdog (Necturus beyeri) is a species of aquatic salamander in the family Proteidae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it occurs in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This may be a species complex that could be split into different taxa as research indicates. It is closely related to Necturus alabamensis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gulf Coast Waterdog?
The scientific name of Gulf Coast Waterdog is Necturus beyeri.
What kingdom does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the family Proteidae.
What genus does Gulf Coast Waterdog belong to?
Gulf Coast Waterdog belongs to the genus Necturus.