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Species
A selection of species found in North Carolina.
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Dwarf Salamanders
Scientific Name: Eurycea quadridigitata, Eurycea chamberlaini
Listed: State Species of Concern
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Eastern Bluebird
Scientific Name: Sialia sialis
Classification: Nongame Species
Abundance: Statewide
Eastern Chipmunk
Scientific Name: Tamias striatus striatus
Classification: Nongame
Abundance: Common northwest of Raleigh
Eastern Coral Snake
Venomous
Scientific Name: Micrurus fulvius
Classification: Nongame; state listed as Endangered
Abundance: Very Rare (green area).
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
Scientific Name: Sylvilagus floridanus
Classification: Game
Abundance: Abundant
Eastern Cougar
Scientific Name: Felis concolor
Classification: Extinct
Abundance: None
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Venomous
Scientific Name: Crotalus adamanteus
Classification: State Listed as Endangered
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Eastern Fence Lizard
Scientific Name: Sceloporus undulatus
Classification: Nongame
Abundance: Common throughout most of the state (blue)
Eastern Garter Snake
Non-venomous
Scientific Name: Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis
Classification: Nongame
Abundance: Common throughout the state