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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Amphibia |
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| Order | : | Caudata |
| Family | : | Proteidae |
| Genus | : | Proteus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Proteus Anguinus |
| Type | : | Amphibian |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 2.5cm - 30cm (0.9in - 12in) |
| Weight | : | 2g - 150g (0.07oz - 5.3oz) |
| Top Speed | : | 8km/h (5mph) |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 50 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Pink, White, Peach |
| Skin Type | : | Permeable |
| Favourite Food | : | Insects |
| Habitat | : | Underground watery caves |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 10 |
| Main Prey | : | Insects, Worms, Snails |
| Predators | : | Fish, Toads, Birds |
| Distinctive Features | : | Elongated body and undeveloped limbs |