Talk:Amphiuma

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Why is it called a "Congo eel" if it resides in the southeastern United States? -Alex, 12.220.157.93 22:57, 6 March 2006 (UTC).

Because people come up with all kinds of local nicknames. Amphiumas are also called "Conger eels" in some places, which is an actual species of marine eel. MFuture 22:53, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

Which "Congo" are we refering to, btw? The river, the general area, the people, one of the countries? --Palnatoke 08:24, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

I doubt it refers to the Congo the river, people or country -- I suspect it's slang for the Congaree River. I found this that claims that the two-toed amphiuma can be found in the vicinity of Congaree National Park. --71.76.39.125 (talk) 03:59, 17 January 2008 (UTC)