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GEOIyOGY OF IvA SAIvIvE COUNTY. 



Tree Progs or Tree Toads-^Hyla versicolor — are 

 often heard, not so often seen. Their cry indicates a 

 state of the atmosphere, not rain necessarily. 



The Toad, Warty Toad — Bufo lentig'inosus — is 

 found about every garden, and is the gardener's friend 

 and assistant. 



The Large Spotted Salamander — Amblystoma 

 punctatum — not a handsome animal, from five to eight 

 inches long, black above, with, round yellow spots on 

 each side of back, and a slimy look: is sometimes found 

 in cellars and other damp, cool places. It gives out a 

 milky fluid from pores in its back if disturbed. It 

 moves very slowly and does no harm. 



The Mud Puppy — Menobranchus macculatus — 

 also called water dog, and dog fish is found in still 

 waters with muddy bottoms. It is known by its gills, 

 which form tufts each side of its head. It is very 

 active and hard to catch, and should not be taken 

 in the hand. 



FISHES — ICHTHIOI.OGY. 



We have made no careful study of the fishes of the 

 county, and the list we give is made up from Jordan 

 and United States fish commission reports. It is 

 correct as far as it goes. 



Darters of several species, perch, black bass — 

 Micropterus pallidus. Sunfishes — Lepomis, four or 

 five species. Shiner — Luxulus cornutus. Redfin — 

 Ivythrurus diplaeniius. Minnows of several species — 

 Carp — Cyprinus. Suckers — Placopharynx carinatus. 

 Red Horse — Myxostoma macrolepidota; var, Duquesnii, 

 and probably others. Striped Suckers — Minytrema 

 menalops — Cotostomus teres — and K. longirostris. 



Buffalo Fish— Ichthyobus bubalus and others. 

 Catfish — Amiurus nigricans, A. catus (nebulosus), and 



