A few words on scientific names

[Kurt]

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.

[lnaminneci]

Yes, sir! Kurt, sir!

~Lesley

[Whistly]

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

[bshmerlie]

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.

[DonLisk]

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.

[clownonfire]

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.

[Eric Walker]

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

[Kisa]

Thanks for the info Kurt, I have a habit of capitalizing everything important, so now I know the proper way.

[Tony]

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.

[Kurt]

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

[Leefrogs]

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?

[DonLisk]

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 ;-)

[Leefrogs]

LOL. I second that!

[lnaminneci]

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

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


~Lesley

[jkooiman]

Know what's even worse? Leucomela.

That's for the little girl froggies, the little boys are called leucomelo's. JVK

[DonLisk]

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

[Kurt]

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.

[bshmerlie]

"Rainman"

[Kurt]

Rainman? Homo sapiens hydrocephalus. LOL

[DonLisk]

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.