Eastern Lesser Siren
Siren intermedia intermedia

Common Name:	Eastern Lesser Siren
Scientific Name:	Siren intermedia intermedia
Etymology:
Genus:	seiren is Greek meaning "mermaids of Greek myth".
Species:	intermedia is Latin meaning "in between". Referring to the intermediate size of the salamander.
Subspecies:	intermedia is Latin meaning "in between". Referring to the intermediate size of the salamander.
Average Length:	7 - 27 in. (18 - 68.6 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
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Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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