Two Toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means)

    Sometimes referred to as a Congo Eel or a Leggy Eel, the Amphiuma is actually not an eel at all infact it is an amphibian. It is a member of the family Amphiumidae and can be recognised by its long slender body and by its four small vestigial legs. The Amphiumas is actually the longest amphibians in North America, the two toed amphiuma reaches lengths of around 45 inches.

    You can find Amphiumas in freshwater systems such a creeks, ponds and rivers. They are often the largest and top predator in their territory. You can sometimes find these guys on land. The amphiuma will crawl on land to move out of one body of water in search of another.