Venomous
If it swims
Lit Review
Small Game
What The Duck
100
Crotalus molossus is the scientific name of this venomous creature.
Black tailed Rattlesnake
100
This fish has an irresistible urge to return to the streams it was hatched in and mate.
Kokanee Salmon
100
The family Procyonidae is known for their distinctive tails. Arizona, Texas and New Mexico are the only states lucky enough to have all three species that occur in North America.
Coatimundi, Raccoon, Ring-tailed Cat.
100
This animal is often called a packrat
Wood Rat
100
Lesser Scaup
200
Crotalus atrox is the largest member of its family.
Diamondback Rattlesnake
200
Muskrats get their name from their ____ scent glands located on their _____.
2; Base of the tail.
200
Living in packs consisting of 3-8 members, these mammals have a range of 2-3 square miles, but have been recorded having ranges up to 50 miles.
Coyote
200
This bird, known for mating displays, make their home in areas where shinnery oak/grassland dominate the area. They can be found around the small towns of Milnesand and Crossroads, NM.
Prairie Chicken
200
Aixs sponsa is the scientific name of what puddle duck?
Wood Duck
300
This slithery creature can be found around 5,500ft of elevation and emit a neurotoxin that could be deadly at high doses. Is he a friend of Jack?
Sonora Western Coral Snake
300
Lepisosdeus osseus is Latin for "bony scale", making this the only species of its kind found in New Mexico.
Longnose Gar
300
Weighing up to 250lbs, these mammals can be found all over the state and rarely make it to their 10th birthday.
Mule Deer
300
Spilogale gracilis is known to preform a handstand before releasing their mighty scent.
Spotted Skunk
300
Bucephala clangula, also known as a Whistler duck
Common Goldeneye
400
Crotalus viridis is known to chase intruders when disturbed.
Western Prairie Rattlesnake
400
Primarily nocturnal although males may call during cloudy, rainy days.
Arizona Tree Frog
400
They exist only on the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, from the vicinity of Santa Fe northward to the Colorado border.
White-tailed Ptarmigan
400
Erethizon dorsatum is the second largest rodent in New Mexico, only behind the beaver.
Porcupine
400
Anas acuta is the scientific name of this distinct puddle duck. Also nicknamed the Greyhound of the sky.
Pintail
500
This reptile spends up to 90% of its time underground. Males perform ritualistic combat where the loser leaves the area and the winner has access to females.
Gila Monster
500
This creature can reach 41/2", found in elevations between 7,000ft and 9,500ft and will lay eggs every other year.
Jemez Mountains salamander
500
These feathery raptors are most common in oak-pine zones, at about 7,000 feet. Known for its small stature, reaching no more than 10" long.
Western Screech Owl
500
Spermophilus variegatus is found in every corner of the state except the far East Plains
Rock Squirrel
500
Aythya valisineria is the scientific name of this diving duck.
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