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Details Title: Mammalogy Description: Wisconsin species name & ID Total Flash Cards: 67 Created: 11/28/2007 21:03:56	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Didelphis virginiana Definition Virginia Opossum Term Blarina brevicauda Definition Large-sized shrew with brownish-black dorsal fur and lighter ventral fur. Tail accounts for less than 25% of total length. Term Cryptotis parva Definition 2.5-3.5" long shrew with grayish brown fur on top. Term Sorex arcticus Definition 4-5" shrew, black or dark brown across the head and back, light brown on the sides, and grayish brown on the belly. Tail gradually changes from dark to light, and is approx. 1-2" long. Term Sorex cinereus Definition 3-4" (tail up to 1/2 that length) shrew, chest & belly appear slightly mottled gray and black. Term Sorex hoyi Definition ~3" shrew, grayish brown back, gray and black mottled belly. 3 unicuspid teeth, as opposed to 4 in Sorex cinereus. Term Sorex palustris Definition 5.5-6.5" shrew, with foot modifications for aquatic life (third & fourth hind digits partially webbed, stiff hairs on outer margin of toes) Term Condylura cristata Definition Star-nosed mole, has anemone-shaped growth on nose. Term Scalopus aquaticus Definition Eastern mole, large digging feet, no star-nose. Term Eptesicus fuscus Definition ~4.5" bat, larger than all others (except hoary). Ears, muzzle, and all membranes are naked. Reddish brown, evenly colored. Term Lasionycteris noctivagans Definition Silver-haired bat. Medium-sized bat with white "frosting" Term Lasiurus borealis Definition Red bat--red fur. Term Lasiurus cinereus Definition large bat with extremely silver frosting on fur, with one yellowish-brown throat patch. Tail membrane fully furred on dorsal surface. Term Myotis lucifugus Definition ~3.5" bat, evenly colored bat. Tragus is 1/2 the height of pinna. Term Myotis septentrionalis Definition 3-3.5" bat, light to dark brown, and ears, wings, and tail membranes are naked and almost black. Large ears make it readily identifiable--extend at least 3 mm beyond the tip of the nose. Term Pipistrellus subflavus Definition ~3" bat, golden- to reddish brown. Dorsal hairs distinctly tricolored. Term Canis latrans Definition Coyote looks like a small German Shepherd dog. Term Canis lupus Definition Gray Wolf Term Urocyon cinereoargenteus Definition Gray Fox Term Vulpes vulpes Definition Red Fox Term Ursus americanus Definition Black Bear Term Procyon lotor Definition Raccoon Term Lontra canadensis Definition Northern river otter--rich brown back, grayish belly--fully webbed toes. Term Martes americana Definition Marten--resembles a domestic cat with a very pointed muzzle, long sleek fur. varying shades of brown fur, has a light yellow/orange patch at the throat and chest. Term Martes pennanti Definition Slender mammal, pointy nose & fluffy tail. Overall dark brown, but face, head and shoulders have a gray tint. Term Mustela erminea Definition Ermine, underparts are always white--in winter, whole body is white. Term Mustela frenata Definition summer--cinnamon brown top, yellowish white bottom. Winter--can stay the same, or be all white. Tail always terminates with a black tip. Term Mustela nivalis Definition Very small (7-8"). Soles of the feet furred year-round. Term Mustela vison Definition Mink. Fur is soft, sleek, and thick. Generally deep brown. Term Taxidea taxus Definition American Badger Term Mephitis mephitis Definition Common Striped Skunk Term Spilogale putorius Definition Eastern Spotted Skunk Term Lynx canadensis Definition Canada Lynx--tail tip black all around. Term Lynx rufus Definition Bobcat--smaller than lynx, tail is black on dorsal surface only. Term Ondatra zibethicus Definition Muskrat Term Peromyscus leucopus Definition Mouse with a gradual change from brown to white tail. Brown fur on it's back. Term Peromyscus maniculatus Definition Brown mouse with distinct color change on its tail. Term Microtus ochrogaster Definition Vole with orange-tinted belly fur Term Microtus pinetorum Definition Vole with grayish belly, and tail is no longer than hind feet. Term Spermophilus franklinii Definition Ground squirrel with yellow fur, sprinkled with black. Term Microtus pennsylvanicus Definition Vole with gray belly and tail that extends past hind feet. Term Tamias striatus Definition chipmunk with 5 stripes, ends before rump. Term Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Definition Red squirrel Term Marmota monax Definition Groundhog--21-26", dark tail (6" max) yellowish fur. Term Zapus hudsonicus Definition Jumping Mouse, tail is completely dark. Term Tamias minimus Definition Chipmunk with 5 stripes which terminate at rump. Term Rattus norvegicus Definition Norway Rat Term Sciurus carolinensis Definition Gray-bodied (or black) squirrel. Term Mus musculus Definition tan-colored mouse, buff belly, scaly tail Term Castor canadensis Definition Beaver Term Lepus americanus Definition Snowshoe Hare--base of dorsal hair is a dark gray color. Term Clethrionomys gapperi Definition Vole with a chestnut brown stripe down it's back from head to tail. Term Napaeozapus insignis Definition Jumping mouse with a terminally white tail. Term Glaucomys volans Definition Flying Squirrel with completely white belly hairs. Term Glaucomys sabrinus Definition Flying squirrel with belly hairs having dark color at the base. Term Sylvilagus floridanus Definition rabbit with small foot--Eastern Cottontail Term Synaptomys cooperi Definition Bog Lemming--fat, hamster-looking animal Term Geomys bursarius Definition Pocket Gopher, brown/yellow fur, large claws. Adaptations for fossorial life. Term Sciurus niger Definition Squirrel with reddish tint to fur. Term Spermophilus tridecemlineatus Definition Thirteen-lined ground squirrel--lines go to the rump and are spotted with dots of white. Term Lepus townsendii Definition Jackrabbit--Long ears, base of dorsal hair light gray. Term Reithrodontomys megalotis Definition Mouse--smaller than peromyscus, tan fur, orange-colored hints at the sides, distinctly bi-colored tail. Term Erethizon dorsatum Definition Porcupine Term Alces alces Definition Moose Term Cervus elaphus Definition Elk Term Odocoileus virginianus Definition White-tailed deer Term Rangifer tarandus Definition Caribou