Amphiuma means pholeter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities benthic
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle eel-like
reduced limbs
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
courtship displays
gptkbp:classification Amphibia
gptkbp:climate wide range
tolerates seasonal changes
gptkbp:colors dark brown to black
dark with lighter underbelly
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:two-toed_amphiuma
marshes
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection
gptkbp:culturalHeritage semi-aquatic
gptkbp:culturalSignificance none noted
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:eggColor females lay eggs in water
gptkbp:family Amphiumidae
gptkbp:fossilRecord extensive
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Amphiuma
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:habitat freshwater swamps
swamps and slow-moving waters
gptkbp:hasCitations cutaneous and pulmonary
gptkbp:hasLength up to 3 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amphiuma means pholeter
gptkbp:humanInteraction collected for bait
gptkbp:larvalStage aquatic
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan up to 25 years
gptkbp:localNames amphiuma,_conger_eel
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in vegetation
gptkbp:predators birds, mammals, reptiles
insects, crustaceans, fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Amphiuma_tridactylum
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:skin smooth
dark brown
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships none known
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, pollution
gptkbp:wildlife ambush
exhibit in aquariums