List of Mammals of Massachusetts

List Of Mammals Of Massachusetts

This is a list of Massachusetts mammals. It includes all mammals currently found in Massachusetts, whether resident or as migrants. It does not include species found only in captivity. Mammal species recently presumed extinct (post 1500) are included here. Each species is listed, with its binomial name. Some species are identified as indicated below: Some species are no longer found in the state such as the Wolverine, Cougar, Gray wolf, American Marten, and Canadian Lynx. Others are absent due to habitat, and competing for food with other animals. Some of these species are the Least weasel, Least shrew, Gaspe shrew, and the Fox squirrel.

• (A) = Accidental occurrence based on one or a few records, and unlikely to occur regularly.
• (E) = Extinct; a recent member of the avifauna that no longer exists.
• (EX) = Extirpated; no longer occurs in area of interest, but other populations still exist elsewhere.
• (I) = Introduced population established solely as result of direct or indirect human intervention; synonymous with non-native and non-indigenous.
• (SC) = Special concern, Endangered, Threatened Animals living in a specific region that are low in numbers, rarely seen, or endangered due to habitat loss.