Wildlife – Page 6 – River Island Conservancy

Least Concern

Eastern Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

A large non-venomous snake averaging 2ft-6ft in length. They have shiny black scales on their back a...

Least Concern

Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

An aromatic evergreen often referred to as a “Red Juniper.” It has a narrow, compact crown, a t...

Least Concern

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

An often ornamental tree with a short trunk, rounded crown, and pink flowers in the spring. The leav...

Least Concern

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

One of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is ...

Least Concern

Elliott's Blueberry

Vaccinium elliottii

An edible deciduous shrub found along riverbanks, thickets, and bottom land forests. The flowers are...

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Flame Azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum

A beautiful, southern, deciduous shrub with clusters of tubular, vase-shaped flowers. Appearing bef...

Least Concern

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

A large, North American, freshwater bottom-dweller. It has a slender, olive body with dark mottling...

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Flowering Dogwood

Cornus florida

A lovely, small, flowering tree known as one of the most beautiful trees in Eastern North America. T...

Least Concern

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Eumenes fraternus

This important wasp can be recognized by the fact that the first abdominal segment is long and slend...

Least Concern

Fringe Tree

Chionanthus virginicus

The Fringe Tree, also known as the Grancy Greybeard, is a shrub or small tree with a short trunk, na...

Least Concern

Georgia Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta dorsalis

Small-to-medium freshwater basking turtle with dark smooth carapace and colorful striping; southern ...

Least Concern

Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

An elusive but beautifully patterned moth. The giant leopard moth is a large white moth that is easy...

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