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    When writing a scientific name, its only the genus (the first part of the name) that should be capitalized. The species and subspecies (when applicable) should never be capitalized. Also, the entire name should appear in italics. Examples; Agalychnis callidryas and Ambystoma mavortium mavortium.

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    lnaminneci
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    Yes, sir! Kurt, sir!

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    Who would know this stuff! That's why I love this forum because of the knowledge that gets spewed out everyday.

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    Of course ....didn't everybody know that? Well, maybe not Eric but the rest of us knew.. Kurt....just curious ...do you actually have the correct spelling of all the names memorized or do you look them up. just one of those things I ponder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bshmerlie View Post
    Of course ....didn't everybody know that? Well, maybe not Eric but the rest of us knew.. Kurt....just curious ...do you actually have the correct spelling of all the names memorized or do you look them up. just one of those things I ponder.
    LOL, I can barely remember my wife's name at times. I may have to create a cheat sheet for quick reference to scientific names ... since I already do that to remember my wife's name by having her on favorites and speed dial.
    1.0.0 Red Eyed Leaf/ Frog - Agalychnis callidryas
    1.1.1 Bumblebee Dart Frog - Dendrobates leucomelas
    1.1.0 Dendrobates truncatus - Yellow Striped
    1.1.1 Dendrobates tinctorius – Bakhuis Mountain
    1.1.0 - Dendrobates tinctorius - Powder Blue
    1.1.0 - Ranitomeya vanzolinii

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonLisk View Post
    LOL, I can barely remember my wife's name at times. I may have to create a cheat sheet for quick reference to scientific names ... since I already do that to remember my wife's name by having her on favorites and speed dial.
    Well this is actually very useful information! Thanks, Kurt.

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    while we are on the subject of proper usage. I wanted to point out that if refering to more than one Oophaga pumilio , pumilios is not correct. the plural for pumilio is pumilio. used for one or more. I have seen this used alot recently and it kinda bugs the **** out of me

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    Thanks for the info Kurt, I have a habit of capitalizing everything important, so now I know the proper way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Walker View Post
    while we are on the subject of proper usage. I wanted to point out that if refering to more than one Oophaga pumilio , pumilios is not correct. the plural for pumilio is pumilio. used for one or more. I have seen this used alot recently and it kinda bugs the **** out of me
    Know what's even worse? Leucomela.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bshmerlie View Post
    Of course ....didn't everybody know that? Well, maybe not Eric but the rest of us knew.. Kurt....just curious ...do you actually have the correct spelling of all the names memorized or do you look them up. just one of those things I ponder.
    Some I have to look up, but for the most part I know how to spell most of them right off the top of my head. Here is a few examples;

    Melanophryniscus stelzneri
    Hypsiboas punctatus
    Dendrobates tinctorius
    Agalychnis callidryas
    Dendropsophus ebraccatus
    Rhacophorus reinwardtii
    Hyla cinerea
    Phrynomantis bifasciatus
    Ambystoma maculatum
    Ambystoma mavortium
    Tylototriton shanjing
    Heterometrus spinifer
    Narceus americanus
    Riopa fernandi
    Antaresia maculosa
    Xenopeltis unicolor
    Coelognathus helenus

    And those are just animals I have.

    Here's a few more for you;

    Pan troglodytes
    Panthera onca
    Protocyon lotor
    Lynx rufus
    Didelphis virginius

    Bubo virginius
    Strix varia
    Branta canadensis
    Cardinalis cardinalis
    Ara militaris

    Dendroaspis polylepis
    Crocodylus porosus
    Crotaphytus collaris
    Sphenodon punctatus
    Chelus fimbriatus

    Pseusotriton ruber
    Hylomantis lemur
    Ranitomeya benedicta
    Herpele multiplicata
    Taricha rivularis

    Cyphotilapia frontosa
    Monodactylus argenteus
    Xiphophorus helleri
    Betta splendens
    Rasbora heteromorpha

    Kronosaurus queenlandicus
    Triceratops horridus
    Tyrannosaurus rex

    Pandinus imperator
    Scorpio maurus
    Brachypelma smithi
    Hogna carolinensis
    Argiope aurantia

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    beleive me no one is going to check the spelling on all that!! We would need a frog encyclopedia!! Do they make even make one?

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    I could use one Gingerlee. If anyone has a good link to a common name to scientific name it would be much appreciated.

    Wow, I would even go for a set of flash cards to get me started ;-)
    1.0.0 Red Eyed Leaf/ Frog - Agalychnis callidryas
    1.1.1 Bumblebee Dart Frog - Dendrobates leucomelas
    1.1.0 Dendrobates truncatus - Yellow Striped
    1.1.1 Dendrobates tinctorius – Bakhuis Mountain
    1.1.0 - Dendrobates tinctorius - Powder Blue
    1.1.0 - Ranitomeya vanzolinii

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    LOL. I second that!

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    LOL....ok Kurt! We know you are the Scientific Name Master.......

    Now don't go whippin' out your pocket protector!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony View Post
    Know what's even worse? Leucomela.
    That's for the little girl froggies, the little boys are called leucomelo's. JVK

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    After a quick search I found this database which seems pretty good. AmphibiaWeb

    Now if I can find that hooked on phonics learning center, I can try to pronounce some of them
    1.0.0 Red Eyed Leaf/ Frog - Agalychnis callidryas
    1.1.1 Bumblebee Dart Frog - Dendrobates leucomelas
    1.1.0 Dendrobates truncatus - Yellow Striped
    1.1.1 Dendrobates tinctorius – Bakhuis Mountain
    1.1.0 - Dendrobates tinctorius - Powder Blue
    1.1.0 - Ranitomeya vanzolinii

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonLisk View Post
    After a quick search I found this database which seems pretty good. AmphibiaWeb

    Now if I can find that hooked on phonics learning center, I can try to pronounce some of them
    Come see me at the Massachusetts expo and I can help you with that. I might go to Frog Day in NYC, not 100% sure yet.

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    "Rainman"

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    Rainman? Homo sapiens hydrocephalus. LOL

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    Wow, Kurt, is the Massachusetts Expo as busy as the one this past weekend was? I probably should have showed up later as things probably slowed down some and getting to tables may not have been so hectic.
    1.0.0 Red Eyed Leaf/ Frog - Agalychnis callidryas
    1.1.1 Bumblebee Dart Frog - Dendrobates leucomelas
    1.1.0 Dendrobates truncatus - Yellow Striped
    1.1.1 Dendrobates tinctorius – Bakhuis Mountain
    1.1.0 - Dendrobates tinctorius - Powder Blue
    1.1.0 - Ranitomeya vanzolinii

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