A Lesser Siren found in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/23/2014). First record for Maryland!
Photo by
Scott Smith
MBP List
A Lesser Siren found in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/23/2014). First record for Maryland!
Photo by
Scott Smith
MBP List
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2 Records
Status
First discovered in Maryland in Prince George's County in July 2014. If not introduced, this represents a significant expansion of the species' known range. Conant & Collins (1998) shows the northern limit of Eastern Lesser Siren as local populations in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Relationships
Feeds on a variety of aquatic invertebrates, as well as tadpoles and similar prey.
Citations
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A Lesser Siren found in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/23/2014). First record for Maryland!
Media by
Scott Smith.
A Lesser Siren found in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/23/2014). First record for Maryland!
Media by
Scott Smith.