1. plural of mudpuppy; large aquatic salamanders with external gills and four legs, found in North American freshwater
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The biologist found several mudpuppies in the lake during her research.
• Mudpuppies can grow up to a foot long and retain their gills throughout their lives.
• Unlike most salamanders, mudpuppies are fully aquatic and never lose their external gills.
• The muddy bottom of the river provides ideal habitat for mudpuppies.
• Mudpuppies are often mistaken for fish because of their gills and aquatic lifestyle.
• The aquarium’s mudpuppies were fed a diet of worms and small fish.