Black warrior waterdog
A species of Waterdogs, Also known as Loeding's mudpuppy Scientific name : Necturus alabamensis Genus : Waterdogs
Black warrior waterdog, A species of Waterdogs
Also known as:
Loeding's mudpuppy
Scientific name: Necturus alabamensis
Genus: Waterdogs
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Description General Info
Description
The Alabama waterdog (Necturus alabamensis) is a medium-sized perennibranch salamander inhabiting rivers and streams of Alabama. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
Black warrior waterdog is predominantly a carnivore, thriving on a diet rich in small invertebrates like crayfish, snails, and aquatic insects. It utilizes its sensitive external gills to detect food in its water-dense habitat.
Appearance
Black warrior waterdog is a medium-sized amphibian with a slender, elongated body and feathery external gills on its sides. Its smooth, moist skin primarily exhibits a dark brown or black coloration, disrupted by occasional spots of lighter brown. Remarkably, a broad, flat tail propels it during swimming. This species displays no notable differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Black warrior waterdog displays predominantly aquatic and nocturnal behaviors, favoring low flow streams for residence. This solitary species participates in tactile interactions and uses chemical cues for intraspecific communication. Notably, it exhibits prodigious burrowing ability, using this mechanism for predation and shelter-seeking.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mudpuppies and olms Genus
Waterdogs Species
Black warrior waterdog 
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