Common Name:
Two-toed Amphiuma
Scientific Name:
Amphiuma means
Etymology:
Genus:
amphi is Greek and means "on both sides",  pneuma is Greek meaning "breathe". This refers to a misconception  that the salamander can breathe both air and water.
 Species:
means has no decisive meaning. It is thought to refer to the temperament of the animal or perhaps in honor of some unknown person named Mean.
Average Length:
14.5 - 30 in. (36.8 - 76 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
45.8 in. (116.2 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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Jamestowne Island