A selection of species found in North Carolina.
Scientific Names: Pseudacris brachyphona
Classification: Nongame species-State listed as Special Concern
Range: Rare; Extreme southwest corner of state (blue)
Scientific Name: Villosa vanuxemensis
Classification: State Threatened
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Zenaida macroura
Classification: Game Species
Abundance: Common throughout state
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.
Scientific Name: Ondatra zibethicus
Classification: Furbearer species
Abundance: Found throughout the state;
rare in coastal areas of southeastern NC
Scientific Name: Necturus lewisi
Classification: Nongame species; state listed as special concern
Range/Abundance: Rare; found only in the Neuse & Tar River systems (brown)
Scientific Name: Cambarus H. chasmodactylus
Classification: Nongame Fish - Crustacean
Scientific Name: Lontra canadensis
Classification: Furbearer
Abundance: Located statewide
Scientific Name: Orconectes P. carolinensis
Classification: Special Concern
Scientific Name(s):
Northern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus)
Spotted Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus conanti)
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