189 observationsLeast Concern
Lesser Siren
Siren intermedia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Sirenidae ›Genus: Siren
About
The lesser siren (Siren intermedia) is a species of aquatic salamander native to the eastern United States and northern Mexico. They are referred to by numerous common names, including two-legged eel, dwarf siren, and mud eel. The specific epithet intermedia denotes their intermediate size, between the greater siren, Siren lacertina, and the dwarf sirens, Pseudobranchus species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Siren is Siren intermedia.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the order Caudata.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the family Sirenidae.
- Lesser Siren belongs to the genus Siren.