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Wildlife Biology (BIOL 354) Species List

Overview of Wildlife Species

  • The species list comprises various organisms from different taxonomic groups studied in the Wildlife Biology course.

Taxonomic Classification

Amphibians

  • Characteristics of Amphibians:

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Distinct life stages (typically adult and tadpole stages in frogs).

    • Amphibians are ectothermic and generally require moist habitats.

Detailed Species List:

  • Eastern hellbender

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Cryptobranchidae

    • Genus/Species: Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

    • Notes: [Insert relevant notes or details on habitat and behavior if discussed]

  • Common mudpuppy

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Proteidae

    • Genus/Species: Necturus maculosus

  • Red-spotted newt

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Salamandridae

    • Genus/Species: Notophthalmus viridescens

  • Streamside salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma barbouri

  • Jefferson salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma jeffersonianum

  • Blue-spotted salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma laterale

  • Spotted salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma maculatum

  • Marbled salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma opacum

  • …continued

Other Amphibians

  • Eastern tiger salamander

    • Class: Amphibia

    • Order: Caudata

    • Family: Ambystomatidae

    • Genus/Species: Ambystoma tigrinum

  • …add remaining amphibian species following similar structure

Reptiles

  • Characteristics of Reptiles:

    • Class: Reptilia

    • Generally ectothermic, many adapted to terrestrial life with scales or scutes.

Detailed Species List:

  • Eastern musk turtle

    • Class: Reptilia

    • Order: Testudines

    • Family: Kinosternidae

    • Genus/Species: Sternotherus odoratus

  • Snapping turtle

    • Class: Reptilia

    • Order: Testudines

    • Family: Chelydridae

    • Genus/Species: Chelydra serpentina

  • Spotted turtle

    • Class: Reptilia

    • Order: Testudines

    • Family: Emydidae

    • Genus/Species: Clemmys guttata

  • …continued

Mammals

  • Characteristics of Mammals:

    • Class: Mammalia

    • Warm-blooded vertebrates, usually have hair or fur, and mostly give live birth and produce milk.

Detailed Species List:

  • Masked shrew

    • Class: Mammalia

    • Order: Insectivora

    • Family: Soricidae

    • Genus/Species: Sorex cinereus

  • North American least shrew

    • Class: Mammalia

    • Order: Insectivora

    • Family: Soricidae

    • Genus/Species: Cryptotis parva

  • Eastern harvest mouse

    • Class: Mammalia

    • Order: Rodentia

    • Family: Cricetidae

    • Genus/Species: Reithrodontomys humulis

  • …continued

Important Notes

  • Scientific Names: Students must recognize species by both common names and scientific names, including class, order, and family information.

  • Vocalizations: Some species may require knowledge of their vocalizations, indicated by notation in the list.

  • Understanding of phyla (in the context of wildlife biology) is essential.

Important Classification Key:

  • * must know scientific name.

  • ^ must know vocalization.

Conclusion

  • This study guide provides comprehensive information on the species studied in Wildlife Biology (BIOL 354), focusing on various classes, orders, families, and genera within the context of both academic study and ecological awareness.

  • Mastery of this list is crucial for proficiency in wildlife biology and ecological studies.