Greater siren
A species of Aquatic salamanders Scientific name : Siren lacertina Genus : Aquatic salamanders
Greater siren, A species of Aquatic salamanders
Scientific name: Siren lacertina
Genus: Aquatic salamanders
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Description
The greater siren (Siren lacertina) is an amphibious salamander native to North America; it is the largest siren species in the region. The greater siren lives in wetlands near coasts. If the waterway dries up, this carnivorous species can burrow into the mud and hibernate for years if necessary.
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Lifespan
12-25 years
Diet
The greater siren's diet primarily consists of invertebrates, often ingesting large volumes of their favorite food, nymphs of dragonflies and damselflies. They also favor snails, spiders, and various crustaceans.
Appearance
The greater siren is a large, eel-like amphibian growing to lengths of up to three feet. It is entirely aquatic, with its smooth, slimy skin presenting a dark, mottled grey hue. It possesses no hind limbs, while its front limbs are small, lacking differentiation into distinct digits. Males and females are largely comparable in appearance, but males feature a noticeably larger cloaca. The greater siren stands out predominantly for its lack of hind limbs and its distinctly long, eel-like body.
Behavior
Greater siren is an aquatic, predominantly nocturnal animal. This species demonstrates solitary behavior outside of mating seasons, remaining primarily dormant during the day in muddy or vegetative shelters. Notably, greater siren exhibits a carnivorous diet, hunting small invertebrates with a distinctive sit-and-wait strategy. Unlike many amphibians, greater siren lacks territoriality, demonstrating a lax environmental tolerance.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Sirens Genus
Aquatic salamanders Species
Greater siren 
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