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Family: Sirenidae sirens



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4 species (see list below)
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Pseudobranchus axanthus
[Southern dwarf siren]
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Pseudobranchus striatus
[Northern dwarf siren]
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Siren intermedia
[Lesser siren]
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Siren lacertina
[Greater siren]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Pseudobranchus axanthus Southern dwarf siren North America. 1942
Pseudobranchus striatus Northern dwarf siren North America. 1824
Siren intermedia Lesser siren Middle America. 1826
Siren lacertina Greater siren Middle America. 1766



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