Fauna of Connecticut
The fauna of Connecticut comprise a variety of animal species. Biodiversity. There are, as of 2004, 256 Connecticut species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. These are 11 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, 11 species of reptiles, 7 species of amphibians, 7 species of fish, and 170 species of invertebrates. Ancient life. Notable sites preserving the prehistoric history of Connecticut include the Peabody Museum of Natural History and Dinosaur State Park. Extinct species that once roamed Connecticut include "Coelophysis", "Dilophosaurus", and "Eubrontes". List of native species. Sources appear below. Fauna of Connecticut The