Office of Maunakea Management Invasive Species Plan
Standard Operating Procedure B Maunakea Vertebrate Threats, Identification, Collection, and Processing Guide
Version 1.1, 1/20/2016, Darcy Yogi & Jessica Kirkpatrick
Table of Contents 1. Purpose and Scope ...... 1 2. Vertebrate Threats & Risks ...... 1 3. Native and Non-Native Vertebrates List ...... 2 4. Vertebrate Collection & Reporting ...... 3 Birds ...... 4 Mammals ...... 4 Reptiles & Amphibians ...... 4 4.1 Collection ...... 4 4.2 Reporting ...... 5 5. Specimen Identification & Processing...... 5 6. Contact Information ...... 5 7. References ...... 5 8. Revision History Log ...... 7 9. Recommended Citation ...... 7 Appendices: Common Vertebrate Identification Guides ...... 8 Appendix A: Native Vertebrate Identification Guide ...... 8 Appendix B: Non-Native Vertebrate Identification Guide ...... 13
1. Purpose and Scope This standard operating procedure (SOP) guides threat characterization, identification, collection, and processing of vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians) on Maunakea. The identification guide is not intended to be comprehensive; rather it is representative of common species to facilitate identification. This SOP should be used under the guidance of a professional biologist if complete confidence in specimen identification is required. Procedures for monitoring, capture, control and similar activities are described in other sections (SOPs) of the Maunakea Invasive Species Management Plan (MKISMP). This SOP focuses only on vertebrate identification and the subsequent collection and processing that may occur. 2. Vertebrate Threats & Risks There are few native vertebrates on the University managed lands on Maunakea, with most occurring only in the vicinity of the Halepōhaku (HP) mid-level facilities. The alpine desert habitat, located above
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Priority vertebrate threats will be targeted for prevention and early detection surveys on Maunakea and summarized in invasive species reporting. Any collected or observed threats will be documented and processed. Additional compliance, including Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval and State permits, will be completed before any deliberate collecting occurs (traps for example, as opposed to incidental collection of vertebrates that died of natural causes).
The following groups of vertebrates are priority target species for both early detection and ongoing monitoring: • Non-native mammals (cats, rats, mongoose, rodents, & feral ungulates) • Reptiles (lizards) • Amphibians (frogs and toads) • Any other taxonomic groups not presently known to occur on University managed lands on Maunakea (such as rabbits, order Lagomorpha).
Mammalian threats manifest themselves in the form of habitat modification, resource competition, and native species depredation. The most detrimental mammalian threats are feral ungulates because of their extensive and intensive grazing habits. While University managed lands are above the majority of the feral ungulate population, we support the Stateʻs removal efforts, assist as requested, and facilitate necessary research. Rodents are a targeted mammalian threat because they can eat native arthropods and seeds, which may potentially alter native plant communities. Rats, cats and mongoose are all considered targeted threats because they are known to impact native bird populations by depredating their eggs and chicks.
Amphibian and reptilian threats have not been extensively studied on Maunakea. Presumably due to the harsh environment, there are few reports of reptiles and amphibians within the UH Management Area. Reptiles and amphibians have not been encountered in other monitoring, such as arthropod traps.
Due to their broad distribution, abundance, and limited efficacy for control, the following groups of vertebrates are not priority target species for early detection or ongoing monitoring: • Non-native birds (Passerine, Galliformes, etc.)
Most bird species on Maunakea are widely distributed and control methods for the UH Management Area is not practical. Birds are mobile and removing them from University lands will not significantly affect their population or ability to immediately re-occupy habitat. Nevertheless, non-native passerines are known to compete with native birds for food, shelter, or nesting locations; and remain sources and reservoirs of avian diseases. Other non-native birds present on Maunakea are game birds (galliformes), however their impacts remain largely unknown. 3. Native and Non-Native Vertebrates List
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Class Order Species Common Name Nativity Amphibia Anura Eleutherodactylus coqui Coqui Frog Non-Native Aves Anseriformes Branta sandvicensis Nēnē Native Aves Charadriiformes Pluvialis fulva Kōlea or Pac. Golden Plover Native Aves Falconiformes Buteo solitarius ‘Io or Hawaiian hawk Native Aves Galliformes Alectoris chukar Chukar Non-Native Aves Galliformes Callipepla californica California Quail Non-Native Aves Galliformes Coturnix japonica Japanese Quail Non-Native Aves Galliformes Francolinus erckelii Erckelʻs Francolin Non-Native Aves Galliformes Francolinus francolinus Black Francolin Non-Native Aves Galliformes Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey Non-Native Aves Galliformes Phasianus colchicus Ring-Necked Pheasant Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Alauda arvensis Eurasian Skylark Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Cardinalis cardinalis Northern Cardinal Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Carpodacus mexicanus House Finch Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Garrulax canorus Melodious Laughing-thrush Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Leiothrix lutea Red-Billed Leiothrix Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Lonchura malabarica Warbling Silverbill Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Lonchura punctulata Nutmeg Mannikin Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Mimus polyglottos Northern Mockingbird Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Passer domesticus House Sparrow Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Serinus mozambicus Yellow-fronted Canary Non-Native Aves Passerifomes Zosterops japonicus Japanese White-eye Non-Native Aves Passeriformes Chasiempis sandwichensis ʻElepaio Native Aves Passeriformes Hemignathus munroi ‘Akiapōlā‘au Native Aves Passeriformes Hemignathus virens virens Hawaiʻi ʻAmakihi Native Aves Passeriformes Himatione sanguinea ʻApapane Native Aves Passeriformes Loxioides bailleui Palila Native Aves Passeriformes Vestiaria coccinea ʻIʻiwi Native Aves Procellariiformes Pterodroma sandwichensis ʻUaʻu or Hawaiian Petrel Native Aves Strigiformes Asio flammeus sandwichensis Pueo or Hawaiian Owls Native Mammalia Artiodactyla Bos taurus Cattle Non-Native Mammalia Artiodactyla Capra hircus Goat Non-Native Mammalia Artiodactyla Ovis aries Domestic Sheep Non-Native Mammalia Artiodactyla Ovis musimon Mouflon Sheep Non-Native Mammalia Artiodactyla Sus scrofa Feral Pig Non-Native Mammalia Carnivora Felis catus Feral Cat Non-Native Mammalia Carnivora Herpestes auropunctatus Mongoose Non-Native Mammalia Chiroptera Lasiurus cinereus semotus ʻŌpeʻapeʻa or Hawaiian hoary bat Native Mammalia Rodentia Mus musculus & domesticus Mice Non-Native Mammalia Rodentia Rattus rattus Black Rat Non-Native Reptilia Squamata Chamaeleo jacksonii Jacksonʻs Chameleon Non-Native Reptilia Squamata Hemidactylus frenatus House Gecko Non-Native Reptilia Squamata Phelsuma madagascariensis Madagascar Day Gecko Non-Native All species listed have been observed on UH Managed lands, as documented in the 2009 Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP). Their nativities were also derived from the 2009 NRMP.
4. Vertebrate Collection & Reporting At present, this section only addresses incidental collection of species that most likely died of natural causes or domesticated animals that will be transported to the Humane Society. Given the dry conditions of the Management Area, most (dead) collected specimens are desiccated. Health and safety
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Birds We periodically receive reports of dead birds, most commonly red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea), at the summit or from the tops of other cinder cones. Anecdotally, reports seem to peak in fall-winter. All live birds do not have to be collected or reported. However, new species (not listed in this SOP), dead native birds, and unusual bird die-offs should be reported to OMKM.
Mammals Mammals such as ungulates, mongoose, and rabbits are rarely observed or reported within the Management Area due to the harsh climate and limited food and water. Cats and dogs will be occasionally reported due to someone bringing up their pets or due to abandoned animals that are attracted to facilities for food/water/warmth. Rodents are the most frequently reported and observed mammals, mainly within facilities.
Reptiles & Amphibians Reptiles and amphibians are very rarely seen within UH managed lands on Maunakea, but the occasional coqui frog, gecko, or lizard does come up on vehicles. However, the climate of Maunakea is not suited for the survival of these species.
4.1 Collection When collecting dead birds, rodents, mongoose, reptiles, and amphibians for storage or transfer, always use gloves and place the specimen within two sealed plastic bags with a label and note with other pertinent observations (see 4.2 Reporting section). If you are collecting a specimen for disposal, then the bagged specimen can be placed in a single sealed plastic bag while using gloves and then placed into a designated trash receptacle.
Please be sure to always send in a report (see 4.2 Reporting section) whether you are collecting for storage/transfer or disposal. If you cannot collect/dispose or confidently identify the observed vertebrate, send in a picture and GPS coordinates in your report. Any dead vertebrates that cannot be collected or disposed of in a Ziploc bag due to size, health hazards, or uncomfortable nature will be dealt with on a case by case basis. Collection Supplies: • Gallon Ziploc bags or plastic bag • Pre-cut labels • Note paper • Pencil • Gloves • Camera (if available) • GPS unit (if available) • Trapping equipment as necessary • Permits as necessary
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4.2 Reporting We ask on-mountain staff to let us know when they observe dead birds, live/dead mammals, live/dead reptiles, or live/dead amphibians. Proper notification can be completed via a brief email to OMKM or ranger report entry. Within the email/entry should include (if possible): date, location (narrative and/or GPS coordinates), taxonomical information, specimen condition, picture, and a short explanation on any other special circumstances that you may have observed. If there is uncertainty in the vertebrate’s taxa we highly encourage sending in pictures to omkm@hawaii.edu or by calling 808-933-0734 for assistance. If the vertebrate’s identification cannot be confirmed, OMKM staff will collect the specimen in the field and have the collected sample identified by a knowledgeable professional or agency.
Specimens of priority target species (listed again below) should be reported to the State of Hawai‘i and Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) within 24 hours of collection. 1. Any taxonomic groups not presently know to occur on University managed lands on Maunakea (such as rabbits, order Lagomorpha or reptiles).
OMKM will report bird collections to DOFAW only if an unusual mortality event is suspected or observed. Additionally, any dead native or banded birds found will be given to DOFAW for further review. 5. Specimen Identification & Processing At present, OMKM does not maintain a collection of vertebrate specimens and thus is not actively trapping or collecting specimens.
All collected specimens will be disposed of after proper documentation. Specimens must be safely stored in a freezer clearly identified as appropriate for biological specimens within 24 hours of collection or transferred to appropriate authorities (State of Hawai‘i or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service(USFWS)). If the specimen cannot fit inside of a freezer, it should be identified in the field or well-photographed and disposed of appropriately. Typically this will be double bagged in sealed plastic containers. Specimens should be immediately identified with assistance from University faculty, State of Hawai‘i, or USFWS if needed. All vertebrate reporting and collection records are included in the OMKM Annual Invasive Species report.
6. Contact Information To contact OMKM with questions or concerns regarding this document:
Web: http://omkm.org/inspections Phone: 808-933-0734 Email: [email protected]
7. References “’Amakihi.” Native forest birds of Hawaii. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
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Cole, N. 2010. “Hemidactylus frenatus.”Global Invasive Species Database. Web. 7 Aug. 2015.
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“Species factsheet: Hawaiian Goose Branta sandvicensis.” BirdLife International. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
Add rows as needed for each change or set of changes associated with each version. 9. Recommended Citation Yogi, D & Kirkpatrick, J. 2016. Standard Operating Procedure B, Maunakea Vertebrate Threats, Identification, Collection, and Processing Guide. v1.1. 21 pp. In: Vanderwoude, C., F. Klasner, J. Kirkpatrick and S. Kaye. 2015. Maunakea Invasive Species Management Plan. Technical Report No. 191. Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
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Appendices: Common Vertebrate Identification Guides Identification guides of the species listed in Table 1 are provided below with a selection of photographs and identifying characteristics derived from literature. This section includes three identification guides: Identification of Native Vertebrates, Non-Native Vertebrates, and Non-Native Priority Vertebrate Threats.
Appendix A: Native Vertebrate Identification Guide Table 2: Identification guide to common Native vertebrate species on University managed lands on Maunakea.
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Scientific Name Common Name(s) Photo Identification Characteristics (Source) NATIVES Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Branta Nēnē • Small (64 cm) grey-brown sandvicensis goose • Scaly grey, brown, and white patterns • Black face and crown • Golden neck with black furrow patterns • Juveniles are browner (BirdLife Int’l) Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Pluvialis fulva Kolea or Pacific • Spangled gold, pale yellow, or Golden Plover white on back • Dark brown underside • White stripe from forehead down to wings • Breeding males will be solid black from chin to under tail • Females are duller in color
(BirdWeb) Class: Aves Order: Falconiformes Buteo solitarius ‘Io or Hawaiian • Females are larger up to 18”, hawk while males are around 16” • Can be either dark brown all over or with dark head and light breast and underwings • Feet and legs are yellowish when mature and greenish when immature
(USFWS) Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes
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Chasiempis ʻElepaio • Generally brown color sandwichensis • White tail feather tips, rump, and wing bars • White underside • Darker brown wing and tail feather color • Females have white chin and males have black chin • Juveniles are greyish-brown
(BirdLife Int’l)
Hemignathus ‘Akiapola’au • Decurved upper bill munroi • Stout lower bill • Bull-headed • Yellow-green dorsal • Yellow ventral • Orange tinge on face and breast
(BirdLife Int’l)
Hemignathus Hawaiʻi ʻAmakihi • Olive green color, darker virens virens green on tail and wings • Bright yellow colored breast • Females are dull green in color • Dark decurved bills • Distinctive black around the eyes
(Native forest birds of HI)
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Himatione ʻApapane • Bright crimson color sanguinea • Black wings and tail • White undertail and abdomen • Long black decurved bill
(Fancy & Ralph, 1998) Loxioides bailleui Palila • Short, rounded bill • Golden-yellow head and breast • Dark grey back and rump • White underneath • Dark wing and tail feathers with golden edges • Females are less golden colored
(BirdLife Int’l)
Vestiaria coccinea ʻIʻiwi • Bright vermilion color • Very long curved salmon colored bill • Orange legs • Black wings with patch of white • Juveniles will have green and yellow speckles
(Fancy & Ralph, 1998) Class: Aves Order: Procellariiformes
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Pterodroma ʻUaʻu or Hawaiian • Large size (43 cm) sandwichensis Petrel • Dark grey-brown cap from below eye to upper breast and continuing on wings and tail • White color along entirety of underside, cheeks, and forehead • White patches on side of rump • Narrowing black band under middle of wing
(BirdLife Int’l) Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Asio flammeus Pueo or Hawaiian • “Radar shaped” face sandwichensis Owls • Darker in color compared to common barn owl • Dark brown to black coloration around the eyes • Yellow eye color • Mixed scaled color patterns
(DOFAW)
Class: Mammalia Order: Chiroptera Lasiurus cinereus ʻŌpeʻapeʻa or • Large bat with narrow wings semotus Hawaiian hoary • Long soft fur that goes from bat dark brown/black at the root to a cream color then mahogany brown and tipped with white • Yellow-brown collar under the chin • Yellowish ears edged in black • White patches on shoulders and wrists
(USFWS)
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Appendix B: Non-Native Vertebrate Identification Guide This is an identification guide to Non-native vertebrate species on University managed lands of Maunakea. This section first presents birds (not considered threats) followed by priority threats highlighted in light red.
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Scientific Name Common Name(s) Photo Identification Characteristics (Source) NON-NATIVES Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Alectoris chukar Chukar • About 15 in. long • Olive to ashy color • Black and white barred flanks • Black stripe across forehead and jointed at the throat • Bill, feet, and eye-ring is red
(Kramer, 2014)
Callipepla California Quail • About 10 in. long californica • Short black topknot • Males have black and white patterned face • Females will have brownish head and body • Chestnut striping on the sides and scaled pattern across breast
(Kramer, 2014) Coturnix japonica Japanese Quail • About 6.5 in. long • Chestnut, black, and white patterned mixed color • Male has black or cinnamon bib • Female throat is light yellow- brown in color
(Kramer, 2014)
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Francolinus Erckelʻs Francolin • Larger bird about 16 in. long erckelii • Chestnut colored crown with a white throat • Elongated spots on the breast and belly
(Kramer, 2014)
Francolinus Black Francolin • Typical length is 13 in. francolinus • Scaled markings on top and sides of body • Females are brown and chestnut • Males have black underparts with white spots, a black head with a white stripe behind the eye, and a chestnut colored collar
(Kramer, 2014) Meleagris Wild Turkey • Approximately 3-4 ft. long gallopavo • Males have wattles on their neck and “beards” on their breast • White tipped tails and brownish-bronze coloration (Kramer, 2014) Phasianus Ring-necked • Pear-shaped bodies with colchicus Pheasant small heads • Males have multi-colored plumage (including red) with pointed and barred tails • Green coloration on neck, breast, and upper belly • Females are buff brown (Switzer, 2011) Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes
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Acridotheres Common Myna • Cocoa brown color tristis • Head, neck, and upper breast is a glossy black • Under tail, tail tip, and outer feathers are white • Bill, legs, and feet are bright yellow • Yellow around the eye
(Massam, 2001)
Alauda arvensis Eurasian Skylark • Streaky brown color on back • Off-white color underside • Dark brown streaking on upper breast • Brown tail with outer white feathers • Small crest on head, which can be raised and lowered
(Arkive)
Cardinalis Northern Cardinal • Males are brilliant red cardinalis • Females are pale brown with reddish tinges on wings, tail, and crest • Black face and red-orange bill • Long tail and short thick bill • Prominent crest
(All About Birds) Carpodacus House Finch • Very small (14 cm) mexicanus • Males are rosy pink on throats and rump • Males also have red streaks over their eyes and backs along with brown on the abdomen, wings, and tail • Females are brown overall with some pale red coloration
(BioKids)
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Garrulax canorus Melodious • Reddish-brown plumage Laughing-thrush • Tail and flight feathers have dark bars at the base • Belly is grey color • Blue-white eye ring that extends backwards
(Cottrell, 2015)
Leiothrix lutea Red-billed • Bright red bill Leiothrix • Lore, crown, back, and nape is an olive green color • Bright yellow to orange throat • Underside is a dull yellow • Majority of body and tail is grey • Wings alternate from black to yellow with scarlet colors near top • Deeply notched tail (Male, Fancy, & Ralph, 1998) Lonchura Warbling Silverbill • White throat from under malabarica beak to the undertail • Fine stripes along the flank • Brown plumage on upperparts with brownish- white flank and white rump • Blue-grey beak • Feet vary from deep red to pale brown
(Arkive)
Lonchura Nutmeg Mannikin • Bright cinnamon head and punctulata neck • Duller brown back and wings • Brown scaly pattern on white breast • Pointed yellow-brown tail
(Arkive)
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Mimus Northern • Long legs and tail polyglottos Mockingbird • Short and rounded wings • Grey upper-body with black posterior • Two white wing bars • White-grey underneath • Inner tail feathers black and outer tail feathers more white (Derrickson & Breitwisch, 1992) Passer House Sparrow • Brown colored back with domesticus black streaks • Males have a black chin, grey crown, chestnut sides, and white cheeks • Females are a darker brown color with no black chin • Juveniles are similar to females
(Arkive)
Serinus Yellow-fronted • Males have golden-yellow mozambicus Canary face, belly, flank, and rump • Yellow-olive green color on back, neck, and crown • Sparse dark streaking on wings, tail feathers, and back • Females are duller in color with a brown bib
(Lambert, 2007) Zosterops Japanese White- • Majority of bird is olive green japonicus eye with brighter hues on rump, crown, throat, and under tail • Underside is a dull white to brown • White eye ring with black margin by bill • Bill, legs, and feet are black
(McDowell, n.d.)
Scientific Name Common Name(s) Photo Identification Characteristics (Source) PRIORITY THREATS Class: Amphibia Order: Anura
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Eleutherodactylus Coqui Frog • Small nocturnal frog coqui • Size of a quarter (~ 2 in. long) • Brown or gray brown color with lighter stripe down its back • High pitched “co-qui” mating call
(HISC)
Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Bos taurus Cattle • Color varies • Size varies
Capra hircus Feral Goat • Coloration is variable from brown to black and from single to multi-coloration • Black anterior with brown posterior is common • Horns are dimorphic with ambiguous spiral • Males are bearded during breeding season
(Global Invasive Species Database) Ovis aries Feral Sheep • Mixed colors from black, brown, gray, white, and all intermediates • Heavy fleece coat over entire body except on the face and legs
(Kramer, 2014)
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Ovis musimon Mouflon Sheep • Generally brownish tan body color with distinct white saddle patch • Underparts and inside limbs are white • Rump is white with short black tail • Male horns are yellowish brown and are typically one wide sweep • No shaggy wool (Kramer, 2014)
Unknown Feral and Mouflon • Very similar to feral sheep, Sheep Hybrids but don’t have heavy fleece coat over entire bodies • Mixed patches of heavy fleece and fine coat
(Kramer, 2014)
Sus scrofa Feral Pig • Varying colors from black to brown to white • Typically weigh over between 200-400 pounds • “Polynesian” pig is black and heavily haired with a smaller stature typically with a weight averaging 125 pounds
(Kramer, 2014)
Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Felis catus Feral Cat • Color varies
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Herpestes Mongoose • Small slender body type with auropunctatus short legs and rounded ears • Soft short fur • Pale to dark brown with golden flakes • Long bushy tail • Eyes are amber to brown or blue-green in juveniles • Typically 23-41 cm. in length
(DiFiore, 2001)
Class: Mammalia Order: Lagomorpha Oryctolagus Feral European • Grey-brown (or sometimes cuniculus Rabbit black) mammal • Weight from approximately 1.1 to 2.5 kg (2.4 to 5.5 lb). • Four sharp incisors (two on top, two on bottom) that grow continuously throughout its life, and two peg teeth on the top behind the incisors. • Long ears, large hind legs, and short, fluffy tails.
Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Mus musculus & Mouse • Dull grey-ish brown fur domesticus • Tail is the same length as body • Strong stale odor • Mice in urban areas will be larger and darker with longer tails • High pitched squeaks • 6-10 cm in body length
(Arkive)
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Rattus rattus Black Rat • Typically uniform black to tawny brown color • Lighter under parts • Tail is longer than the body and is hairless • 16-24 cm in body length • 18-26 cm in tail length
(Arkive)
Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Hemidactylus House Gecko • Typically 7.5-15 cm long frenatus • Enlarged scales on back that form into bands on their tail • They can be grey, light brown, or beige with green iridescence • Has distinctive “chuck, chuck, chuck” call • Has vertical pupils
(Cole, 2010) Phelsuma Madagascar Day • Largest species of gecko madagascariensis Gecko reaching up to 25 cm in length • Very large eyes with circle of bright blue around them • Vary from light green to bluish green in color • Red or stripe present from nostril to just behind ear • Form brown “line” with dots on scales along mid-back • Juvenile geckos will have orange on tail undersides
(Fry & Roycroft, 2009), Photo: Manuel Werner, Nürtingen, Germany. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Trioceros Jackson’s • Light emerald green in color jacksonii chameleon • Hints of yellow along throat, shoulders, flank, and crest • Head is darker green or turquoise • Typically have a length between 20-30 cm • Toes are partially fused creating the distinctive opposable paddle-like toes • Ability to change color (Holland, 2010)
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