Species

A selection of species found in North Carolina.

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Slimy Salamander Complex

Slimy Salamander Complex

Species in Complex: Tellico salamander (Plethodon aureolus), Chattahoochee slimy salamander (Plethodon chattahoochee), Atlantic coast slimy salamander (Plethodon chlorobryonis), white-spotted slimy salamander (Plethodon cylindraceus), northern slimy salamander (Plethodon glutinosus), southen Appalachian salamander (Plethodon teya

Slippershell Mussel=

Slippershell Mussel

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta viridis 

Classification:  State Endangered  

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Scientific Name: Micropterus dolomieu
Classification: Game Fish
Abundance: Common in many of the coolwater rivers and reservoirs in the mountain and foothill region of NC.

 

Smooth Earth Snake

Smooth Earth Snake

Scientific Name: Virginia valeriae

Photo Credits: JD Wilson

Smooth earth snakes are usually found in forested areas where they stay hidden. They feed mostly on earthworms. Its scales are smooth and it is often characterized by tiny black dots scattered across the back.

Snowy Egret bird

Snowy Egret

Scientific Name: Egretta thula
Classification: Nongame
Abundance: Coastwide-Breeds in North Carolina; also winters
in the state, but in smaller numbers (brown dots)

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Scientific Name: Tantilla coronata

Photo Credits: Ian Deery

Crowned snakes are most common in sandy woodlands, flatwoods, and sandhills. They feed primarily on centipedes but may also eat some insects. Its small, shiny brown snake characterized by a light band at the rear of the black head.

Southern Chorus Frog

Southern Chorus Frog

Scientific Name: Pseudacris nigrita
Classification: Nongame species
Range: Coastal Plain (blue)
Photo Credit: Jeff Beane

Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Scientific Name: Glaucomys volans
Classification: nongame
Abundance: Found throughout NC
Photo Credits: Amy Young

Southern Hognose Snake

Southern Hognose Snake

Scientific Name: Heterodon simus

Classification: State Listed as Threatened

Photo Credits: Ian Deery

Southern Toad

Southern Toad

Scientific Name: Bufo (Anaxyrus) terrestris
Classification: Nongame species
Range: Common throughout Coastal Plain (blue)
Photo Credit: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute