Lesser Siren Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Amphibia
2
Q
Name
A
?
3
Q
Birthday
A
?
4
Q
History
A
?
5
Q
Range
A
Scattered in places throughout the United States, like North Carolina and southwestern Michigan.
6
Q
Habitat
A
In the mud or debris at the bottom of bodies of water.
7
Q
Diet
A
Snails, worms, aquatic invertebrates, occasionally fish.
8
Q
Predators
A
American alligators and red-bellied corn snakes
9
Q
Family
A
Sirenidae
10
Q
How do they escape predators?
A
Mimic predators
Use muscular tail for hasty getaway
Painful bite
11
Q
About how many eggs will a female lay?
A
About 500
12
Q
How do sirens eat?
A
Suction feeding (kinda like a vacuum)
13
Q
Why are they called sirens?
A
They are thought to be named after the Greek mythological creatures that were beautiful mermaids who lured sailors to their death by singing.
