Category: Chordata


Mee Meep Greater Roadrunner

Posted by:admin Posted On:26 Dec 2025

Geococcyx californianus Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: CuculiformesFamily: CuculidaeGenus: GeococcyxSpecies: Geococcyx californianus (Lesson, 1829) Common Names by Region General: Greater RoadrunnerSouthwestern U.S.: RoadrunnerSpanish: CorrecaminosPopular Culture: Roadrunner (cartoon generalization) Description The greater roadrunner is a large, ground-dwelling cuckoo recognized by its


Orangutan

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 Dec 2025

Pongo pygmaeus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Bornean Orangutan is a large-bodied great ape characterized by long reddish-brown hair, highly mobile shoulder joints, and exceptional upper-body strength. Adult males may develop prominent cheek pads (flanges) and a throat


DeKay’s Brown Snake

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Dec 2025

Storeria dekayi Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description DeKay’s Brown Snake is a small, non-venomous colubrid characterized by its subtle coloration and secretive behavior. Adults typically range from 9–13 inches in length, with slender bodies well suited to navigating leaf


Ocellaris Clownfish

Posted by:admin Posted On:16 Dec 2025

Amphiprion ocellaris Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The ocellaris clownfish is a small, vividly colored reef fish recognized by its bright orange body, three vertical white bands edged in black, and rounded fins. Adults typically reach 7–11 cm (3–4.5


Mallard Duck

Posted by:admin Posted On:9 Dec 2025

Anas platyrhynchos Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: AnseriformesFamily: AnatidaeGenus: AnasSpecies: Anas platyrhynchos (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names MallardWild DuckGreenhead (male)Grey Duck (female; colloquial) Description Physical Characteristics The Mallard is one of the most recognizable and widespread ducks in the world, known


Akita (American Akita)

Posted by:admin Posted On:6 Dec 2025

Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: CanidaeGenus: CanisSpecies: Canis lupus familiarisBreed: American Akita Common Names by Region North America: American Akita, Akita, American Akita DogJapan / International Kennel Community: American Akita (to distinguish from the Japanese Akita Inu)Working & Show

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Posted by:admin Posted On:26 Mar 2025

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements (for captive or educational settings) Additional Notes

Eurycea cirrigera Southern Two lined salamander

Eurycea cirrigera

Posted by:admin Posted On:12 Mar 2025

Southern Two lined salamander Eurycea cirrigera (Southern Two-Lined Salamander) Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat & Range Diet & Feeding Behavior Reproduction & Lifecycle Behavior & Adaptations Conservation Status & Threats Ecological Role Additional Notes

Centropyge loricula flame angelfish

Centropyge loricula

Posted by:admin Posted On:7 Mar 2025

Flame Angelfish Taxonomy Common Names Description Physical Characteristics The Flame Angelfish is one of the most vibrant members of the dwarf angelfish family, displaying a striking fiery-red to orange body with vertical black bars on its flanks. The dorsal and

Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed deer decomposing

White-tailed deer decomposing

Posted by:admin Posted On:14 Feb 2025

White-tailed deer decomposing Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Habitat & Ecology Behavior & Social Structure Conservation Status Additional Notes