leopard siren

English

Etymology

From leopard +‎ siren, referencing the pattern of this animal.

Noun

leopard siren (plural leopard sirens)

  1. A species of aquatic salamander, Siren reticulata, which is endemic to the southeastern United States and was first formally described in 2018.
    Synonyms: leopard eel, reticulated siren
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