Maryland's Wildlife Species

Maryland is home to an estimated 90 species of mammals, 93 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians, over 400 species of birds and several hundred species of marine and freshwater fishes. An untold number of insect and other invertebrate species (crustaceans, spiders, mollusks, etc) also reside here. Of all of these thousands of creatures, over 300 are rare. One hundred and ten of these species are designated as Threatened or Endangered in Maryland and are afforded protection under the State Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act.
Birds of Maryland
Birding in Maryland Eagles in Maryland Common Feeder Birds (PDF) Guide to Forest Interior Dwelling Birds (PDF)

Reptiles and Amphibians of Maryland

All About Snakes Captive Reptile and Amphibian Permit Checklist of Maryland Reptile and Amphibian Species (PDF) Common Backyard Reptiles and Amphibians (PDF)

Mammals of Maryland
Discover Marylands Bats

Invertebrates of Maryland
(Includes mollusks, bees, beetles, butterflies, spiders, dragonflies, worms, etc)
Butterflies of Maryland Common Butterflies and Skippers (PDF) Common Dragonflies and Damselflies Common Spiders

Rare, Threatened and Endangered Animals

List of Rare, Threatened and Endangered Animals (PDF) Contribute to the Chesapeake Bay And Endangered Species Fund

Invasive and Exotic Species

Nutria Snakehead Fact Sheet (PDF)

Click here for more information About Maryland Wildlife. For more information, please contact:
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Tawes State Office Building, E-1 Annapolis MD 21401 410-260-8540 Toll-free in Maryland: 1-877-620-8DNR