Mudpuppy facts for kids
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| Necturus maculosus | |
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A mudpuppy or waterdog is an aquatic salamanders. They belong to the family Proteidae. Mudpuppies make a dog-like barking sound, which is why they are called mudpuppies. Mudpuppies belong to the genus Necturus. They live in Canada and Midwestern United States.
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In Spanish: Necturus para niños
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