50 observationsLeast Concern
Southern Dwarf Siren
Pseudobranchus axanthus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Caudata βΊFamily: Sirenidae βΊGenus: Pseudobranchus
About
The southern dwarf siren (Pseudobranchus axanthus) is a perennibranch salamander lacking hind legs. Found exclusively in Florida, it is one of two currently recognized species of dwarf sirens. Two subspecies are currently recognized; P. a. axanthus, the narrow-striped dwarf siren, and P. a. belli, the Everglades dwarf siren.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Southern Dwarf Siren is Pseudobranchus axanthus.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the order Caudata.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the family Sirenidae.
- Southern Dwarf Siren belongs to the genus Pseudobranchus.