Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Amphibian
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| gptkbp:activities |
Aquatic
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Nocturnal
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| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
Elongated body
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Shallow waters
Spring to summer Males attract females with calls |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Lungs are rudimentary
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| gptkbp:climate |
Cold-blooded
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| gptkbp:colors |
Dark brown to gray
Dark with lighter spots Spotted pattern on skin Variations in color based on habitat |
| gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Louisiana_mudpuppy
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
Protected in some areas |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Part of local folklore
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| gptkbp:diet |
Carnivorous
Feeds on invertebrates |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
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| gptkbp:eggColor |
Eggs are laid in clusters
|
| gptkbp:faced |
Small and located on the top of the head
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Proteidae
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| gptkbp:fauna |
Aquatic larvae
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| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
External gills present
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| gptkbp:generator |
Reaches sexual maturity at 2-3 years
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater rivers
Slow-moving waters Swamps and bayous Louisiana_to_Texas |
| gptkbp:headlights |
Laterally compressed tail
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Louisiana mudpuppy
|
| gptkbp:larvalStage |
Larvae undergo metamorphosis
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| gptkbp:length |
up to 30 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 25 years
|
| gptkbp:movement |
Swims using tail
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Urodela
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| gptkbp:predators |
Fish
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Mudpuppies
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Eastern_mudpuppy
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Eggs laid in water
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Studied for ecological impact
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| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Necturus_beyeri
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| gptkbp:senses |
Good sense of smell
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| gptkbp:skin |
Moist and permeable
Can change slightly with environment |
| gptkbp:socialResponsibility |
Solitary
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
Makes sounds during mating.
|
| gptkbp:wingArea |
No fins present
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