Posted by: Posted On:27 Jan 2026
Tiger Salamander Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AmphibiaOrder: CaudataFamily: AmbystomatidaeGenus: AmbystomaSpecies: Ambystoma tigrinum (Green, 1825) Common Names by Region General: Tiger SalamanderUnited States: Eastern Tiger Salamander, Barred Tiger SalamanderHerpetology / Field Guides: Ambystoma tigrinum Complex Description The Tiger Salamander is one
Posted by: Posted On:24 Jan 2026
Common Rosefinch Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: FringillidaeGenus: CarpodacusSpecies: Carpodacus erythrinus (Pallas, 1770) Common Names by Region General / English: Common RosefinchScientific / Ornithological: Carpodacus erythrinusRegional (Europe / Asia): Scarlet Finch, Rose Finch (colloquial variations) Description The Common Rosefinch
Posted by: Posted On:22 Jan 2026
Black Ground Beetle Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: ColeopteraFamily: CarabidaeGenus: PterostichusSpecies: Pterostichus melanarius (Illiger, 1798) Common Names by Region General / English: Black Ground BeetleNorth America: European Ground Beetle, Black CarabidEntomology / Field Use: Pterostichus melanariusInformal / Garden Use: Ground
Posted by: Posted On:21 Jan 2026
Eastern White-Bearded Wildebeest Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Eastern white-bearded wildebeest is a large, powerfully built antelope distinguished by its heavy forequarters, sloping back, and robust neck. Adult males are noticeably heavier and more muscular than
Posted by: Posted On:18 Jan 2026
Raccoon Butterflyfish Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The raccoon butterflyfish is a medium-sized reef fish easily recognized by its bold facial “mask” — a black band running through the eye, bordered by white, and set against a bright yellow
Posted by: Posted On:16 Jan 2026
Rough Earth Snake (taxidermy) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataFamily: ColubridaeGenus: HaldeaSpecies: Haldea striatula (Linnaeus, 1766) Common Names by Region General: Rough Earth SnakeUnited States: Rough Earthsnake, Striated Earth SnakeHerpetology / Field Guides: Haldea striatula Description The Rough Earth Snake
Posted by: Posted On:14 Jan 2026
Malachite Butterfly Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: SiproetaSpecies: Siproeta stelenes (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names Description Physical Characteristics The Malachite is a large, unmistakable butterfly known for its bold coloration and strong, gliding flight. The wings are predominantly deep
Posted by: Posted On:10 Jan 2026
Budgerigar (Parakeet) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PsittaciformesFamily: PsittaculidaeGenus: MelopsittacusSpecies: Melopsittacus undulatus (Shaw, 1805) Common Names by Region Global: BudgerigarNorth America: Budgie, ParakeetUnited Kingdom / Australia: BudgieAviculture / Scientific Use: Melopsittacus undulatus Description The Budgerigar is a small parrot species
Posted by: Posted On:8 Jan 2026
Nine-banded Armadillo (taxidermy) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CingulataFamily: DasypodidaeGenus: DasypusSpecies: Dasypus novemcinctus Common Names by Region North America: Nine-banded armadilloUnited States (Southern): ArmadilloLatin America: Armadillo de nueve bandasScientific Community: Dasypus novemcinctus Description Size & Build:Medium-sized armored mammal with an
Posted by: Posted On:4 Jan 2026
Red-eared Slider Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) Common Names by Region Global: Red-eared sliderUnited States: Red-eared slider, Red-eared terrapinEurope & Asia (introduced): Red-eared sliderPet Trade: Slider turtle Description Size: Adults typically measure