Common Name:
Greater Siren
Scientific Name:
Siren lacertina
Etymology:
Genus:
seiren is Greek meaning "mermaids of Greek myth".
 Species:
lacertina is Latin meaning "pertaining to a lizard".
Average Length:
20 - 30 in. (51 - 76 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
38. 5 in. (97.8 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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