Gulf Hammock Dwarf Siren

The Gulf Hammock Dwarf Siren is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Gulf Hammock dwarf siren has been reliably reported from only three localities in lowland areas in the Gulf Hammock region of Florida. It has apparently not been collected since the original description (based on 11 individuals) in 1951. More

The Gulf Hammock Dwarf Siren, Pseudobranchus striatus lustricolus, is found only in the Gulf Hammock region. It is black with white flecks and many thin stripes. There is a silvery stripe on its belly. It grows to over 8" long. More

Order : Caudata
Family : Sirenidae
Genus : Pseudobranchus
Species : striatus
Authority : (LeConte, 1824)