Species
A selection of species found in North Carolina.
345 results found
Mole Kingsnake
Non-venomous
Scientific Name: Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
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Mountain Chorus Frog
Scientific Names: Pseudacris brachyphona
Classification: Nongame species-State listed as Special Concern
Range: Rare; Extreme southwest corner of state (blue)
Mountain Creekshell
Scientific Name: Villosa vanuxemensis
Classification: State Threatened
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Mourning Dove
Scientific Name: Zenaida macroura
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Common throughout state
Muskellunge
Scientific Name: Esox masquinongy
Classification: Game Fish
Abundance: Inhabit the New, Nolichucky, and French Broad Rivers, as well as a few reservoirs in western NC.
Muskrat
Scientific Name: Ondatra zibethicus
Classification: Furbearer species
Abundance: Found throughout the state;
rare in coastal areas of southeastern NC
Neuse River Waterdog
Scientific Name: Necturus lewisi
Classification: Nongame species; state listed as special concern
Range/Abundance: Rare; found only in the Neuse & Tar River systems (brown)
New River Crayfish
Scientific Name: Cambarus H. chasmodactylus
Classification: Nongame Fish - Crustacean
North American River Otter
Scientific Name: Lontra canadensis
Classification: Furbearer
Abundance: Located statewide
North Carolina Spiny Crayfish
Scientific Name: Orconectes P. carolinensis
Classification: Special Concern