Species
A selection of species found in North Carolina.
339 results found
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
Mallard Duck
Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Found statewide
Marbled Salamander
Scientific Name: Ambystoma opacum
Classification: Nongame species
Abundance: Common statewide
Photo Credit: Kevin Stohlgren
Marsh Rabbit
Scientific Name: Sylvilagus palustris
Classification: Small game
Abundance: Locally abundant
Photo Credits: Mark Buckler
Mink
Scientific Name: Mustela vison
Classification: Furbearer Species
Abundance: Found throughout the state;
more common in coastal marshes and swamps
Mitten Crayfish
Photo Credit: Michael Perkins
Scientific Name: Cambarus J. asperimanus
Classification: Nongame Fish - Crustacean
