MCNH Museum of Cultural and Natural History Amphibian Collection

Kirsten E. Nicholson

doi:10.15468/38jks4

MCNH Museum of Cultural and Natural History Amphibian Collection

Citation

Nicholson K E (2017). MCNH Museum of Cultural and Natural History Amphibian Collection. Version 1.14. Museum of Cultural and Natural History - Central Michigan University. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/38jks4 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.

Description

The Natural History collections at Central Michigan University’s Museum of Cultural and Natural History consist of a wide range of representative species typically found in the Great Lakes region. The collection consists predominantly of Michigan vertebrates, with smaller invertebrate collections representation, amassed over the last 50 years. The vertebrate component consists of representative mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish, while the majority of the invertebrate collections are insects. These collections support the educational and research efforts of CMU students and faculty members, as well as any interested researchers. The mammal collection includes nearly all currently recognized species from Michigan, as well as complimentary species from throughout the United States. Most specimens are prepared as study skins, but there are several taxidermied mounts and skeletons available for examination.

Taxonomic Coverages

Caudata, Anura
rank: order
Ambystomidae, Ascaphidae, Bufonidae, Hylidae, Leptodactylidae, Microhylidae, Pipidae, Plethodontidae, Proteidae, Ranidae, Salamandridae, Scaphiopodidae, Sirenidae
rank: family

Geographic Coverages

The collection consists primarily of Michigan specimens.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Kirsten E. Nicholson
originator
position: Curator of Natural History
Museum of Cultural and Natural History
103 Rowe Hall, Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
48859
Michigan
US
Telephone: +01 989-774-3176
email: kirsten.nicholson@cmich.edu

Kirsten E. Nicholson
metadata author
position: Curator of Natural History
Museum of Cultural and Natural History
103 Rowe Hall, Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
48859
Michigan
US
Telephone: +01 989-774-3176
email: kirsten.nicholson@cmich.edu

Joanna McCaffrey
programmer
position: Biodiversity Informatics Manager
iDigBio
email: jmccaffrey@flmnh.ufl.edu

Kirsten E. Nicholson
administrative point of contact
position: Curator of Natural History
Museum of Cultural and Natural History
103 Rowe Hall, Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
48859
Michigan
US
Telephone: +01 989-774-3176
email: kirsten.nicholson@cmich.edu