Salamanders & Newts · Caudata

Amphiumas (Congo eels)

Family Amphiumidae

Large, powerful, eel-like aquatic salamanders with tiny vestigial legs — the longest salamanders in North America. Hardy and long-lived, but they bite; strictly for experienced keepers.

1 kept species on Bognook · 1 with a full care sheet.

Amphiuma Amphiuma means Expert ✓ Care sheet A large, powerful aquatic salamander with a real bite — strictly for experts.

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