Necturus

Necturus is a genus of aquatic salamander only found in the eastern United States. They are commonly known as Waterdogs and Mudpuppies. The Common Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) is likely the most well known species in this group.

Species

Common Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) (Rafinesque, 1818)
Red River Mudpuppy (Necturus (maculosus) louisianensis) (Viosca, 1938)
Alabama (Black Warrior) Waterdog (Necturus alabamensis) Viosca, 1937
Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri) Viosca, 1937
Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi) (Brimley, 1924)
Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus) (Gibbes, 1850)

Taxonomy

The genus Necturus is under scrutiny by herpetologists. The relationship between the species is still being studied, and more changes are sure to come. Most recently, the Red River Mudpuppy (N. louisianensis) was elevated to full species status, after being considered only a subspecies of the Common Mudpuppy (N. maculosus). However, not all herpetologists agree on this change.

Translation

The word "Necturus" occurs as such in the following languages: English, French, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese.

Translation in Slovenian: Nektur.