Sirens and Dwarf Sirens: Sirenidae - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, Lesser Siren (siren Intermedia): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, DWARF SIRENS SIRENS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Sirens live in North America from the far northeastern part of Mexico north to the southwestern part of Michigan and east to Maryland. Dwarf sirens live in the southeastern part of the United States from Florida to South Carolina.
HABITAT
Sirens and dwarf sirens live in still to slowly flowing, often swampy, water with a muddy bottom and sometimes with floating and rooted plants.
DIET
Sirens and dwarf sirens eat any water animal small enough for them to swallow.
DWARF SIRENS SIRENS AND PEOPLE
Dwarf sirens have been sold as fishing bait.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Sirens and dwarf sirens are not considered threatened or endangered.
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