Del Norte County - The REAL Northern California
Threatened & Endangered Species
The bald eagle is making a comeback in the Redwoods.
Listed below are some of the threatened and endangered species found in the Redwood National and State Parks:
- Bald Eagle
- Brown Pelican
- Chinook Salmon
- Coho Salmon
- Marbled Murrelet
- Northern Spotted Owl
- Steelhead Trout
- Steller's Sea Lion
- Tidewater Goby
- Western Snowy Plover
Quiz: Test your Threatened Species Knowledge
Match the common name on the left with the correct Latin name on the right.
| 1. Bald eagle |
A. Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus |
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2. Brown pelican |
B. Oncorhynchus mykiss |
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3. Chinook salmon |
C. Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus |
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4. Coho salmon |
D. Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
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5. Marbled murrelet |
E. Oncorhynchus tshawytscha |
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6. Northern spotted owl |
F. strix occidentalis caurina |
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7. Steelhead trout |
G. Eumatopias jubatus |
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8. Steller's sea lion |
H. Eucyclogobius newberryi |
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9. Tidewater goby |
I. Oncorhynchus kisutch |
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10. Western snowy plover |
J. Pelecanus occidentalis |
Your Score
10 correct – Absolutely brilliant
8 or 9 correct – Rockin’ enthusiast
6 or 7 correct – We’re still impressed
4 or 5 correct – Might be time to study, ya think?
3 or less – Nice guessing, but we’re not buying it
Answers: 1D, 2J, 3E, 4I, 5A, 6F, 7B, 8G, 9H, 10C
Redwood National and State Parks Visitor Guide
Download this Visitor Guide to find out about ranger-led activities, scenic drives, short walks, long hikes, visitor centers and much more. (.pdf)
Imagine a 35-story skyscraper.
From a seed no bigger than a tomato’s, a redwood can grow to a 367 feet tall and 22 feet at its base.
