Gulf Coast Waterdog
Necturus beyeri
Class
Amphibia
Order
Caudata
Family
Proteidae
Gulf Coast Waterdog
Range
Gulf Coast from Alabama to Texas
Size
Length: 6 - 8.5 in
Habitat
Slow-moving streams and rivers with sandy bottoms
Young
Clutch of 37 - 67 eggs
Diet
Crayfish, snails, various insect larvae such as mayflies, caddisflies, and midges. They also consume other small prey including freshwater clams, leeches, and earthworms
IUCN Status
Least Concern