Bite by another amphiuma--upper jaw. A large salamander, one record sized individual was recorded at 41.25 inches [106 cm. The three-toed amphiuma is not a protected species in Texas and can be legally collected with a hunting license. Size: Adult Amphiuma tridactylum can measure between 46-106 cm (18-42 in) in total length. small eyes, nostrils and dots of the Photo by Brad Moon. is the typical size of an average adult. The one-toed species (Amphiuma pholeter) is much smaller, with a maximum size of Description. The three-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma tridactylum Cuvier) is a relatively large salamander with four small limbs each possessing three toes (Petranka 1998) that is closely related to the two-toed amphiuma (A. means Garden) based on electrophoretic analyses of proteins (Karlin & Means 1994). ], but 18-30 inches [45.7-76 cm.] Photo by John Pojman, Sr. Another view of the head and upper body. head portion of the lateral line system. The three-toed amphiuma looks rather eel-like, with an elongate, dark gray-black, or brown colored body, and tiny vestigial legs. The three species of extant amphiumas are named for the number of toes on each limb: the three-toed and two-toed species are large, attaining lengths of more than one meter, and capable of delivering a painful bite. Texas Distribution: In Texas, Amphiuma tridactylum is found only in east Texas. Three-toed amphiuma, Amphiuma Note the small legs, three toes, tridactylum. Three Toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma tridactylum) Origin: Southeastern US Diet: Feeder fish, crayfish, and earthworms.Can be weaned onto frozen or prepared diets relatively easily.
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