Wildlife and Protected Species
The diverse habitat types found on Erie NWR attract over 237 species of birds, 47 species of mammals and 37 species of amphibians and reptiles. Of particular interest are the endangered Northern Riffleshell (Epioblasma torulosa rangiana) and Clubshell Mussels (Pleurobema clava).
Read more about this topic: Erie National Wildlife Refuge
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