OCA Faunal Specimen Type Collection
As a standard practice for conducting zooarchaeological research, OCA faunal analysts routinely access the osteological collections at the Museum of Southwestern Biology at the University of New Mexico. OCA also maintains a growing comparative collection of faunal remains from various native and non-native species. While some specimens are preserved only partially, others are represented by entire skeletons. These specimens are also available to other researchers as comparative material. Below is the list of faunal specimens housed at OCA:
| Fish: | Catfish Trout Tilapia Bass Carp |
Mammals: | Jackrabbit Cottontail Gray Fox Pocket Gopher Woodrat Deer Mouse Porcupine (skull) Beaver (skull) Elk Deer Antelope Cow Javelina (skull) Sheep Coyote Rock Squirrel |
| Reptiles: | Horned Toad Skunk River Cooter Prairie Rattlesnake Bull Snake Ornate Box Turtle Leopard Lizard |
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| Birds: | Gadwall Crow Owl Chicken Mourning Dove |
To access these materials, please contact Robin Cordero at rcordero@unm.edu or call 505-277-5853.
