They are colloquially known as amphiumas. [2] . They are also known to fishermen as "conger eels" or "Congo snakes", which are zoologically incorrect designations or misnomers, since …

The two-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma means) is an aquatic salamander widely distributed in the southeastern United States. It is commonly, but incorrectly, called "congo snake", "conger eel" …

The three-toed amphiuma has also been referred to as the Congo eel a misleading name for a species found in North America. Other alternative names include the ditch eel and lamp eater. …

Sometimes called the Congo Eel, the Three-toed Amphiuma is a slippery, snake-like, aquatic salamander of the Mississippi flood plain. Reaching lengths of more than three feet, the Three …

Jul 27, 2009 · Among my favorite local reclusive critters is amphiuma, or so-called Congo (conger) eel. These salamanders are the largest amphibian in North America and uniquely …

Amphiuma, any of three species of North American salamanders belonging to the family Amphiumidae (order Caudata). Because they are long and slender and have inconspicuous …

Amphiumids are commonly known as “congo eels,” a complete misnomer if there ever was one. First of all, amphiumids are amphibians, rather than fish (which eels are). Furthermore, the …

AMPHIUMA (CONGO EEL) Contents hide. 1) Classification of Amphiuma (Congo Eel) 2) Geographical distribution. 3) Habit and habitat. 4) General Characteristics. 5) Ecological …

It is commonly, but incorrectly, called "congo snake", "conger eel" or the "blind eel". Two-toed amphiumas are some of the largest extant amphibians in the world. Two-toed amphiumas can …

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