mudpuppy

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mud·pup·py • n. a large aquatic salamander (Necturus maculosus, family Proteidae) of the eastern US, reaching sexual maturity while retaining an immature body form with feathery external gills.

Necturus maculosus

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Necturus maculosus (mudpuppy, water dog) See PROTEIDAE.

mudpuppy

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mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) See PROTEIDAE.

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