Muskingum River’s Ancient Resident: A Possible State Record Mudpuppy

Muskingum River’s Ancient Resident: A Possible State Record Mudpuppy

A recent catch and release in the Muskingum River, Ohio, has sparked excitement among wildlife enthusiasts, with many speculating it could be a state record mudpuppy – and potentially over 100 years old! While Fall marks the Mudpuppy breeding season, these intriguing aquatic salamanders don’t actually lay eggs until Spring, a fascinating aspect of their reproductive cycle. Mudpuppies, or Necturus maculosus, typically measure between 20 and 33 c…