Amphiuma

[TJ]

 

[peter]

Wow, beautiful animals, it's amazing how small the arms are, especially with how used to Necturus I am. Rreally explains why they're commonly called "Congo Eels." Do you know what that fold above the legs is for? Looks rather interesting, I'm curious as to whether it has a purpose.

Thanks again for the pictures, while not as pretty as a necturus , it's still a beautiful animal. =)

 

[mark]

Peter - the fold is a gill slit so it indeed has a purpose. Amphiumas are interesting in that they have gill slits and they also gulp air.

Great pics as always Tim. Like I told Mike, the only thing that keeps me from breaking into tears at the sight of your pictures (due to our poor luck in finding anything) is that these are A tridactylum and we were searching for means. Just as cool though, perhaps cooler due to the extra digits

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[kevin]

where did you get your amphiumas from??

 

[david]

*gasps in awe*