CaJin — Notes on the Vertebrate Fauna 
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of C. and H. Thompson (1)*, Ruthven (2), Blackwelder (3), 
and Wood (4): 
Amphibia- 
Reptilia _ 
Aves __ 
Mammalia 
Total ..70 
Obviously, neither time nor opportunity permitted a complete 
or thorough investigation of the vertebrate fauna of those parts 
of the two counties visited, and it was impossible for the writer 
to undertake a collection of the invertebrate fauna. The writer 
regrets that the lack of adequate nets in the field necessitates 
the omitting of a list of the fishes of the region. The lakes teem 
with fish, and a collection from the different lakes and streams 
would no doubt yield many interesting facts. 
In the following pages the vertebrate animals of Houghton and 
Iron counties are discussed. In a few cases species recorded by 
previous authors are listed, though not found by the present 
writer. This has been done with the idea of making the lists as 
complete as possible, and note is made in every instance of the 
kind. The writer wishes to express his sincere appreciation of 
the kindness of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Moll, and Mr. Arthur M. Moll 
of Kenton, through whose invitation, and by whose courtesy he 
was able to visit the territory covered. 
AMPHIBIA. 
Mud Puppy. Necturus maculosus Rafinesque. 
A single dead specimen found on the shores of Lake 33 is the 
only evidence of the species seen. 
Red-backed Salamander. Plethodon erythronotus (Green). 
Two specimens were collected in the woods of Iron county, 
under the loose bark of decaying logs. 
Newt. Biemictylus viridescens Rafinesque. 
Five specimens were seen, though but a single one was caught, 
•Figures in parenthesis refer to corresponding title in bibliography. 
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