Lesser SirenSiren intermedia (Barnes, 1826)

Lesser Siren - Siren intermedia (Barnes, 1826): https://mail.marylandbiodiversity.org/taxon/15219
Taxon ID: 15219

Summary

Lesser Siren (Siren intermedia) is a species in the genus Siren.

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MBP has two records from Prince George's County.

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Status

First discovered in Maryland in Prince George's County in July 2014. If not introduced, this represents a significant expansion of the species' known range. Conant & Collins (1998) shows the northern limit of Eastern Lesser Siren as local populations in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

Relationships

Feeds on a variety of aquatic invertebrates, as well as tadpoles and similar prey.

Synonyms

Eastern Lesser Siren

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