What kind of Siren is this?

11th September 2006

I bought this at a reptile show two days ago, I was told it was an Amphiuma, but have since come to know that is is actually a Siren. Now I am curious as to what kind it is, lesser or greater (I know it is not a dwarf). I read that it is hard to tell these things, but if anyone has any input, that would be great!

Thanks!!

12th September 2006

You will probably have to wait until it is an adult to tell unless the costal groove number is greater than 36.

Ed

19th November 2006

I believe that is a lesser siren. Thats what i have and it looks identical.

21st November 2006

I have worked with both subadult lesser and subadult greater sirens and I have to say, that they do look idential with the only difference being in some individuals that the coastal groove number is greater than 36 you can tell....

Ed

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sarah Guest Posts: n/a Gallery Images: Comments:	I bought this at a reptile show two days ago, I was told it was an Amphiuma, but have since come to know that is is actually a Siren. Now I am curious as to what kind it is, lesser or greater (I know it is not a dwarf). I read that it is hard to tell these things, but if anyone has any input, that would be great! Thanks!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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edward Guest Posts: n/a Gallery Images: Comments:	You will probably have to wait until it is an adult to tell unless the costal groove number is greater than 36. Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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jacob Guest Posts: n/a Gallery Images: Comments:	I believe that is a lesser siren. Thats what i have and it looks identical. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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edward Guest Posts: n/a Gallery Images: Comments:	I have worked with both subadult lesser and subadult greater sirens and I have to say, that they do look idential with the only difference being in some individuals that the coastal groove number is greater than 36 you can tell.... Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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