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What species of salamander was named for it's bark?


What species of salamander was named for it's bark?

"Mudpuppies, also called waterdogs, are one of only a few salamanders that make noise. They get their name from the somewhat embellished notion that their squeaky vocalizations sound like a dog's bark."- national geographic

Reference: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/mudpuppy.html

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