Pan is blessed with a large number of unique animal species. Many of these are closely related to species in North and South America, reflecting the ancient geologic history of Pan. Many are closely related to species now extinct in other parts of the world. In that, Pan is not unique, every continent has its living fossils which are extinct elsewhere. The list below is not and never will be complete, I will be continuously adding to it and filling it the missing information.

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• Domesticated Animals Page
• Mammals of Pan
• Birds of Pan
• Invertebrate Species of Pan
• Generic Animal Terms of Nova

• Reptiles
• Amphibians
• Fishes

• Crocodilians
• Lizards
• Snakes
• Turtles and Tortoises

Crocodilians

Pacific Caiman

Only crocodilian in Pan. Related to the smaller Common Caiman of Central America. Length to 3.5m. Known for its foul temperament, it will hunt humans.

Distribution: Rivers of the Cape of Storms. Formerly along much of the southern coast.

Lizards

lh�.z� Iguana, Crested

Distribution:

lh�.k'o.m� Iguana, Tree

Distribution:

lh�.h�m Greater Marine Iguana

Probably related to the small Marine Iguana of the Galapagos Islands. It is even more marine adapted with webbed feet and a flattened tail. To 2.5m.

Distribution: Coastal islands off of the Cape of Storms.

lh�.the Armored Monitor Lizard

Largest lizard in Pan, up to 3m in length. This aggressive predator has its back and the top of its head covered by by flattened bony scales, hence its name.

Distribution: Southern steppes and northern foothills of the Round Mountains. Uncommon.

Snakes are well represented in Pan. Most are non-poisonous although a good variety of rattlesnakes, adders, and pit-vipers are present. The snakes with viper in their name are members of family of shortfanged poisonous snakes. All of the ca. 12 species are very poisonous but fortunately, fatal bites are rare.

q�.k�.yol Steppe Adder

A handsomely marked snake, brown with black diamond shaped markings down its spine. Length to 2m. Poisonous.

Distribution: Central Steppes

q�.k'�.m� Mr� Python

Largest Nowan snake, up to 6m. Not a python at all, despite the name, it is a boa.

Distribution: Once found along much of the southern coast but now quite rare west of Mr�

q�.tu.ngi Blue-green Boa

Up to 3m

Distribution: Cape of Storms to the Southern Mts.

q�.s�.q�m Rabbit Snake

Up to 2 meters, this species feed primarily upon rodents, including of course, rabbits. Brown with horizontal white stripes along the back.

Distribution: Temperate regions.

q�.h�n Rainbow Rabbit Snake

Dark blue with thin red, yellow, and green stripes along the spine. This 1m long species eats rats and mice.

Distribution: Temperate regions.

q�.hong Yellow Rabbit Snake

Yellow with red stripes along the spine. This 1.5m long species eats burrowing rats, despite its name.

Distribution: Western fields and grasslands.

q�.h�m Hornsnake

This constrictor has horny protuberances over its eyes.

Distribution:

q�.th�,tt'� Black Rattlesnake

Largest of the rattlesnakes, it is up to 3m in length.

Distribution: Eastern slope of the Herowi.

q�.th�.h�m Riverine Rattlesnake

A small, ca. 1m rattler that is water adapted. It hunts fish, frogs, and waterrats.

Distribution: Slow moving rivers and streams of temperate forests.

q�.bde.tt�r Three Color Snake

Most poisonous snake in Pan. Length to 2 meters. Name comes from alternating color bands of red, yellow, blue.

Distribution: Southern forests.

q�.k�.tt'� Black Viper

Distribution:

q�.phu Lake Viper

A water adapted viper. This one spends much of its time in the shallows, feeding on fish and frogs.

Distribution: Lake of Kings.

q�.k�.k'o.ngi Little Green Tree Viper

A small, 1m, bright green snake which lives in trees, feeding upon birds and lizards.

Distribution: Cape of Storms

q�.k�.wer Southern Steppe Viper

Distribution:

Blue Seasnake

Length to 2m. Shy but very poisonous.

Distribution: Southern coast of the Cape of Storms.

Yellow Seasnake

Length to 1.5m. Very aggressive and poisonous but fortunately uncommon. Brilliant yellow with a narrow redband around the neck.

Distribution: Southern coast of Albatross Island.

Turtles and Tortoises
Notable turtle groups include the Huntsmen, large agressive predatory species, and Sawshells, a numerous family characterized by their sawtoothed shells.

gh�.k'o Forest Tortoise

A large, ca. 30cm, tortoise that lives in moist woodlands.

Distribution: Temperate forests east of the Herowi.

Redbellied Pond Turtle Distribution:

gh�.ke.pir Giant Huntsman Distribution: Great Central Valley.

gh�.h�m Inland Sea Turtle Distribution: Lake of Kings

gh�.ke.m�.ge Lesser Huntsman Distribution: Southern coast rivers and lakes.

gh�.the.pter Sawshell

This 35cm species has a prominent serrated edge to its shell. Its flesh is highly valued and the species has been semi- domesticated for centuries.

Distribution: Temperate regions.

Redeyed Sawshell Distribution:

gh�.ke.wul.m� Bullhead Huntsman

A large armored head gives this species its name. 50cm.

Distribution: Great Central Valley

Sand Tortoise

A large tortoise which favors scrub brush environments. 60cm.

Distribution: Beaches of the Humm Peninsula

gh�.the Shield Tortoise

This species has a shell marked like a totemic device. 20cm

Distribution: Western forests.

Saltwater Turtle

A true turtle that has adapted for marine environments. It feeds in shallow coastal waters but returns to shore afterwards. 45cm.

Distribution: West coast, from just north of West Cape to the Humm Penninsula.

• Frogs and Toads
• Salamanders

Frogs and Toads

bo.k'o.ngi frog, Common green tree=

Distribution:

bo.k'o.la frog, red tree=

Distribution:

Salamanders

• Freshwater Fish
• Saltwater Fish

Freshwater Fish

lhat.bd� River Flounder

Reaches a length of 30cm.

Distribution: Temperate rivers.

hin.pt'� Spotted Trout

A beautiful fish, up to 55cm in length. Golden yellow with brown spots above.

Distribution: Rivers and streams draining the Herowi.

hin.ke Freshwater Shark

One of a whole complement of fresh water adapted, formerly marine species. This shark is up 2.5m in length.

Distribution: Only in the Lake of Kings.

hin.kim.y�l.m� Nordland Sturgeon

Largest fish in Nowapan, up to 4m in length.

Distribution: Rivers of Nordland and adjacent areas.

Herowi Trout Distribution: Streams of the the Herowi and Hekudt� mountains.

dt�.h�m.pir Reedfish

This panfish species is now the object of intense aquacultural attention and is widely raised for food. Up to 30cm.

Distribution: Originally in Little Reed Lake.

hin.t'� Nordland Char

Close relative of the Arctic Char, up to 45cm.

Distribution: Lakes of Nordland and adjacent areas.

hin.la.m�.ge Red Minnow

Up to 6cm. This small fish is a brilliant scarlet with two narrow, longitudinal black stripes. Now popular with aquarists, it is raised for that purpose on a number of fish farms.

Distribution: Southern streams from the east coast of the Humm Peninsula to Cook's Bay.

ring.ngi Green Catfish

Pan's largest catfish, it may reach 1m. A pale green in color.

Distribution: Large rivers in southeastern Pan.

lhat.bd� River Flatfish Distribution:

hin.q�.hong Golden Eel

A beautiful yellow eel that reaches a length of 1m. Widely fished commercially where it occurs.

Distribution: Southwest coastal rivers.

hin.t� Dartfish

This pike species is a valuable gamefish. Up to 1m.

Distribution: Cool temperate lakes.

hin.pt'�.la Redspot Bass Distribution:

ring. Shoal Catfish

Most common of Pan's catfish, it reaches a length of 25cm.

Distribution: Slow moving shallow rivers throughout the southern half of the island.

t�.ngil Silver Arrow

The arrows are a group of very streamlined, very swift swimming fishes and this species is the most common of all. Length to 25cm. Bright silver in color.

Distribution: Temperate rivers.

Saltwater Fish

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Revised August 29, 2001

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