Meaning of the word mudpuppy in English

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mudpuppy

US /ˈmʌdˌpʌpi/
UK /ˈmʌdˌpʌp.i/
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Noun

a large, entirely aquatic salamander (Necturus maculosus) of central and eastern North America, having permanent external gills and a broad, flattened head.

Example:
The biologist observed a mudpuppy in its natural habitat.
Mudpuppies are known for their feathery, red gills.