Common Mudpuppy

Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
Summary: Fully aquatic; still common in Lake Michigan and Wolf Lake, formerly occurred in most major rivers and lakes. Regional status uncertain.

Common Mudpuppy
Common Mudpuppy (Necturus m. maculosus)
Mudpuppies are large aquatic salamanders that can reach 17 inches in length. Dorsal coloration varies from rusty brown to bluish black with numerous irregular dark spots.

The Common Mudpuppy ranges statewide. An aquatic species, it is probably found in most large bodies of water in Wisconsin, including all major rivers, and lakes Michigan and Superior.

common mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus maculosus)
Cope's gray treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)
Cow Knob salamander (Plethodon punctatus)
Cumberland Plateau salamander (Plethodon kentucki)
dwarf waterdog (Necturus punctatus punctatus) ...

Red River Mudpuppy - Necturus maculosus louisianensis
Common Mudpuppy - Necturus maculosus maculosus
Dwarf Waterdog - Necturus punctatus
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See also: Mudpuppy, Salamander, Tiger, Four-toed Salamander, Tiger Salamander