Species

Littlewing Pearlymussel

Scientific Name: Pegias fabula

Classification:  Federal and State Endangered

Photo Credit: NCWRC

Loggerhead

Scientific Name: Caretta caretta

Photo Credits: Chris Hagan

Loggerhead Shrike

Scientific Name: Lanius ludovicianus
Classification: Nongame Species-State listed as Special Concern
Abundance: Varying from locally fairly common to virtual extirpation 

Long-Tailed Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea longicauda

Listed:  State Species of Special Concern.

Photo Credit: Todd Pierson 

Long-tailed Weasel

Scientific Name: Mustela frenata
Classification: Furbearer 
Abundance: Common throughout the state
Photo Credits Becky Matsubara
 

Longnose Crayfish

Scientific Name: Cambarus H. longirostris
Classification: Nongame Fish - Crustacean

Mabee’s Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma mabeei

Photo Credit: Todd Pierson 

Magnificent Ramshorn

Scientific Name: Planorbella magnifica

Classification:  State Endangered

Mallard Duck

Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Found statewide

Many-Lined Salamander

Scientific Name: Stereochilus marginatus

Photo Credit: Todd Pierson 

Marbled Salamander

Marsh Rabbit

Scientific Name: Sylvilagus palustris
Classification: Small game
Abundance: Locally abundant
Photo Credits: Mark Buckler

Mimic Glass Lizard

Scientific Name: Ophisaurus mimicus

Photo Credit: Pierson Hill 

Mink

Scientific Name: Mustela vison
Classification: Furbearer Species 
Abundance: Found throughout the state;
more common in coastal marshes and swamps

Mitten Crayfish

Scientific Name: Cambarus J. asperimanus
Classification: Nongame Fish - Crustacean