Fauna of Connecticut

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American robin

The fauna of Connecticut comprise a variety of animal species.

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Biodiversity

There are, as of 2004, 256 Connecticut species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. These are 11 species of mammals, [1] 50 species of birds, [2] 11 species of reptiles, [3] 7 species of amphibians, [4] 7 species of fish, [5] and 170 species of invertebrates. [6]

Ancient life

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Artist's depiction of a Dilophosaurus wetherelli

Notable sites preserving the prehistoric history of Connecticut include the Peabody Museum of Natural History and Dinosaur State Park.

Extinct species that once roamed Connecticut include Coelophysis , [7] Dilophosaurus , [7] and Eubrontes . [8]

List of native species

Sources appear below. [9]

Annelids

Arthropods

Mollusks

See also

References

Further reading