Dataset: CMN-CANM
Taxa: Anomodontaceae
Search Criteria: excluding cultivated/captive occurrences

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Canadian Museum of Nature


CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 301745Ireland, Robert R.   223591986-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Sheguindah Ca. 10 km west of Howland Township., 45.9 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335099Cook, Frank S.   44591993-04-17

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313101Ireland, Robert R. ; Shchepanek, Michael J.   245931990-09-06
Canada, Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Co., Davis Lock between Lake Opinicon and Sand Lake, South Crosby Twp., 44.5667 -76.2833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335107Cook, Frank S.   48231998-11-12

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 290400Shchepanek, Michael J.   84-B-1661984-08-22
Canada, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Co. (NS), Ben Eoin 2 km S.W. of Ben Eoin (East Bay Bras D\'or Lake). Cape Breton Municipality. Loc. # 23, 45.95 -67.45

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 336283Ley, Linda M.   22952012-06-25
United States, Maine, Hancock Co. (ME), Twp. 195D, Rte 183, Public Reserved Lands, Donnell Pond., 44.5739 -68.13

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 167653Crum, Howard A.   114481961-08-16
Canada, Ontario, Bruce Co. (ON), Cameron Lake, (near Tobermory), 45.2169 -81.5581

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 308415Brunton, Daniel F.   83431988-08-16
Canada, Ontario, Frontenac Co. (ON), Ompah 1 km east of, along Hwy 509, south shore of Turcott Lake., 45.0167 -76.8333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335105Cook, Frank S.   46271998-07-14

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 336013Ley, Linda M.   18172009-05-28
United States, Maine, Waldo Co., Lincolnville, Rte 52, Ducktrap River Preserve., 44.3167 -69.05

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313360Riley, J.L.   146441989-09-30
Canada, Ontario, Dufferin Co. (ON), Mono Cliffs Provincial Park ca. 3.5 km north of Mono Centre, north end of . main Niagara Escarpment edge, Mono Twp., 44.0667 -80.0833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313018Ireland, Robert R. ; Shchepanek, Michael J.   245071990-07-13
Canada, Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Co., Davis Lock between Lake Opinicon and Sand Lake, South Crosby Twp., 44.5667 -76.2833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313814Gagnon, Jean Y.   13101989-08-10
Canada, Ontario, Lennox and Addington Co. (ON), Roblin 2 km east-northeast of, Camden East Twp., 44 -76

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335101Stewart, William G.   18671982-04-25

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335108Cook, Frank S.   49161999-04-10

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335093Botham, Wilfred   4231984-10-26

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335667Doubt, Jennifer ; Ley, Linda M. ; Riederer, Lisa ; Wallis, Leanne   Ptm462014-05-22
Canada, Ontario, Halton Reg. Mun., Silver Creek Conservation Area, Fallingbrook Road access to Bruce Trail, 43.6919 -79.9667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 314289Ireland, Robert R.   243451989-09-15
Canada, Ontario, Algoma Distr. (ON), Lake Superior Provincial Park Towab Hiking Trail along Agawa River to Agawa Falls., 47.35 -84.6333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 331661Curley, Rosemary   FRC07-2102007-10-24
Canada, Prince Edward Island, Kings Co. (PE), Souris Line Road, PEI. Townshend Woodlot., 46.4314 -62.275

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 336084Ley, Linda M. ; Doubt, Jennifer   19062008-12-02
Canada, Ontario, Essex Co. (ON), Point Pelee National Park, near Leamington., 42.0167 -82.2167

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335112Cook, Frank S.   35251986-08-01

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 336026Ley, Linda M.   18322009-05-27
United States, Maine, Knox Co. (ME), Simonton Corner, near Rockport, Quarry Preserve., 44.2 -69.1

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 301377Ireland, Robert R.   219141986-07-21
Canada, Ontario, Hastings Co. (ON), Bancroft Ca. 10 km N.E. of along York River, 45.0833 -77.7333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335096Cook, Frank S.   44481992-11-27

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 304279Ireland, Robert R.   228571987-07-22
Canada, Ontario, Hastings Co. (ON), Barry\'s Bay Ca. 14 km SW of along Madawaska River., 45.3667 -77.75

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 311294Ley, Linda M. ; Shchepanek, Michael J.   11091989-08-31
Canada, Ontario, Prescott and Russell United Co. (ON), Casselman 6 km southwest of, near Castor River, Cambridge Twp., 45.2833 -75.1667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335738Doubt, Jennifer ; Ley, Linda M. ; Aubin, Allan   PIPtm302014-10-31
Canada, Ontario, Halton Reg. Mun., Hilton Falls Conservation Area: along Bruce Trail around west side of reservoir, 43.5102 -79.9685

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 308299Ley, Linda M.   8521988-07-01
Canada, Ontario, Frontenac Co. (ON), Snow Road Station dirt road off County Rd. 36, near hamlet, Palmerston Twp., 44.95 -76.6667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 213723Ireland, Robert R.   140801970-08-02

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 308434Brunton, Daniel F.   83921988-08-20
Canada, Ontario, Frontenac Co. (ON), Olden Twp. 1.5 km north of Hwy 7 on North Road., 44.75 -76.8667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335103Cook, Frank S.   45781994-10-01

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335953Ley, Linda M.   17262005-09-23
Canada, New Brunswick, Albert Co. (NB), Fundy National Park, near Alma, trail to Maple Grove., 45.5833 -65

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 263971 [dup1]Warner, B.G. ; Hebda, Richard J.   B-871979-08-31
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Howland Twp. northwest corner of Greenbush Rd. Swamp, Manitoulin Island., 45.9333 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 293479Ireland, Robert R.   216731984-06-08
Canada, Ontario, Cochrane Distr. (ON), Big Beaver Falls Along Kapuskasing River ca. 15 km SW of Kapuskasing. Loc. No. 15, 49.3 -82.5167

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335109Cook, Frank S.   48831999-03-30

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335106Cook, Frank S.   47151998-09-26

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 305524Vogg, Adolf   1988-07-03
Canada, Ontario, Lanark Co. (ON), White Lake at end of Bane Bay, Pakenham Twp., 45.2667 -76.5

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 304660Ireland, Robert R.   232841987-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Mindemoya Ca. 5 km west of Cameron Township., 45.7333 -82.2

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 310419Ireland, Robert R. ; Shchepanek, Michael J. ; Ley, Linda M.   238651989-08-22
Canada, Ontario, Lanark Co. (ON), Feldspar Hwy 36 south of Maberly, along railroad tracks east of highway, S. Sherbrooke Twp., 44.8 -76.5

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335094Botham, Wilfred   4091984-04-15

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335110Stewart, William G.   16501978-07-30

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 301735Ireland, Robert R.   223471986-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Sheguindah Ca. 10 km west of Howland Township., 45.9 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335111Cook, Frank S.   26521979-05-30

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335811Ley, Linda M.   14061995-06-16
Canada, Québec, Aylmer, 1740 Pink Rd., 45.4167 -75.7833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 301593Ireland, Robert R.   221711986-07-27
Canada, Ontario, Parry Sound Distr. (ON), Lost Channel Ca. 10 km east of Blair Township., 45.8833 -80.2667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 293585Ireland, Robert R.   218091984-06-13
Canada, Ontario, Algoma Distr. (ON), Nagagamisis Lake Ca. 31 km N. of Hornepayne. Loc. No. 30 Loc. # 30, 49.4667 -84.6667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 301771Ireland, Robert R.   223851986-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Sheguiandah 20 km S.W. of., 45.8833 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 293410Ireland, Robert R.   215891984-06-06
Canada, Ontario, Cochrane Distr. (ON), Buskegau River Along Buskegau River ca 17 km NW of Cochrane. Loc. No. 9, 49.1167 -81.15

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313751Gagnon, Jean Y. ; Cuddy, Don G.   12361989-06-15
Canada, Ontario, Hastings Co. (ON), Point Anne alvar 4 km east of Belleville, Thurlow Twp., 44 -77

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335572Doubt, Jennifer ; Shepherd, Kieran M.   2013-11-11
Canada, Ontario, Renfrew Co. (ON), Lost Valley loop above Calabogie Peaks resort, 45.2678 -76.7782

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 330783Oldham, Michael J.   35141a2008-05-14
Canada, Ontario, Yorkshire Island, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, eastern Lake Ontario

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 302482Zoladeski, C.A.   4331987-07-18
Canada, Ontario, Kenora Distr. (ON), Andy Lake east end of, on east side of Hwy 71., 49.6167 -94.05

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 331819Robillard, Cassandra ; Doubt, Jennifer ; Hyslop, C.F.   EMPM1122012-07-19
Canada, Québec, Canadian Museum of Nature Natural Heritage Building property, 1740 Chemin Pink, Gatineau (Aylmer sector), Quebec, 45.446 -75.803, 74m

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335104Cook, Frank S.   46231998-07-14

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 303289Ley, Linda M.   6411987-04-20
Canada, Ontario, Renfrew Co. (ON), Calabogie Lake Blithfield Twp, 2.3 km south of Hwy 508, creek into McNeely\'s Bay., 45.2667 -76.7667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335102Cook, Frank S.   33081984-05-13

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335098Cook, Frank S.   38481987-09-21

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 314218Ireland, Robert R.   242631989-09-12
Canada, Ontario, Parry Sound Distr. (ON), Lost Channel 10 km east of Blair Township., 45.8833 -80.25

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 330967Oldham, Michael J.   36614a2009-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Cochrane Distr. (ON), W side of Kenogami River, immediately north of mouth of Little Current River, Kenogami River Mouths Candidate Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), 50.9564 -84.5972

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 304199Ireland, Robert R.   227601987-07-20
Canada, Ontario, Renfrew Co. (ON), Eganville Ca. 8 km SW of Bonnechere River, near Bonnechere Caves, 45.5167 -77

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 313783Gagnon, Jean Y.   12751989-07-14
Canada, Ontario, Prince Edward Co. (ON), Black Creek 1.2 km southeast of, McMahon Bluff escarpment forest, South Marysburgh Twp., 43 -77

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335100Cook, Frank S.   33231984-05-24

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335095Cook, Frank S.   45491994-08-14

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 335097Smocovitis, B. ; Fahselt, Dianne   s.n.1978-10-27

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 304416Ireland, Robert R.   230141987-07-25
Canada, Ontario, Parry Sound Distr. (ON), Sprucedale Ca 5 km NE of McMurrich Township., 45.5 -79.45

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 293559Ireland, Robert R.   217761984-06-12
Canada, Ontario, Cochrane Distr. (ON), Shetland Creek Along creek ca. 24 km S. of Val Cote. Loc. No. 26, 49.4333 -83.4333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon attenuatus (Hedw.) Hüb.
CANM 290274Shchepanek, Michael J.   84-B-31984-08-09
Canada, New Brunswick, Charlotte Co. (NB), Milltown Mohannas Stream where it crosses road to Upper Mills 4 km S.W. of Milltown. Loc. # 1, 45.1667 -67.3333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 197771   
Canada, Québec, Riviere Rouge

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 197772Macoun, John   207
Canada, Ontario, Hastings Co. (ON), Hastings Co., 44.1667 -77.3833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 197773Macoun, John   172
Canada, Ontario, Carleton County, 45.4167 -75.7

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 21890 [dup1]Ireland, Robert R.   163641972-08-18
United States, Arkansas, Van Buren Co. (AR), Fairfield Bay

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 288546Shchepanek, Michael J.   83-B-811983-08-15
Canada, Ontario, Rainy River Distr. (ON), Wilson Creek Mouth of Wilson Creek at Rainy River Loc. # 17, 48.8 -94.6833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335114Cook, Frank S.   9781972-03-04

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335116Cook, Frank S.   48141998-11-05

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335117Cook, Frank S.   53261999-08-24

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335119Cook, Frank S.   35321986-08-01

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 197770Macoun, John   

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335115Cook, Frank S.   21421976-06-01

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335965Ley, Linda M.   17472008-05-15
Canada, Ontario, Kawartha Lakes, Carden Twp, just east of Dalrymple., 44.65 -79.0833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335118Cook, Frank S. ; Ironside, Nancy   59552001-09-14

CMN:CANM
Anomodon minor (Hedw.) F>rnr.
CANM 335113Stewart, William G.   21351985-08-11

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 126310 [dup1]Grassl, Carl O.   71591932-07-31
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Little Current on hill nearby., 45.9167 -81.9333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 127563 [dup1]Cain, Roy F.   49101956-06-09
Canada, Ontario, Kenora Distr. (ON), Cedar Lake 28 miles north of Vermilion Bay., 50.15 -93.1333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 132451 [dup1]Crum, Howard A.   113611961-08-13
Canada, Ontario, Bruce Co. (ON), Mallory Beach 3 miles northeast of, Colpoy Bay, Lake Huron., 44.7833 -81.1333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 275063Oldham, Michael J.   B-461981-04-16
Canada, Ontario, (Point Pelee National Park). Middle Island., 41.6833 -82.6833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 280285Shchepanek, Michael J.   B-491982-08-12
Canada, Manitoba, Interlake Region Southwest corner of Buffalo Lake 25 km north of Grand Rapids off Hwy. #6, 53.3833 -98.2667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 280299Shchepanek, Michael J.   B-631982-08-12
Canada, Manitoba, Interlake Region Southwest corner of Buffalo Lake 25 km north of Grand Rapids off Hwy. #6, 53.3833 -98.2667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 286730 [dup1]Ireland, Robert R.   202891982-07-12
Canada, Ontario, Bruce Co. (ON), Colpoys Bay 2 km north of., 44.8 -81.1333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 292133Shchepanek, Michael J.   85-B-181985-07-12
Canada, New Brunswick, Charlotte Co. (NB), Flume Falls On Magaguadavic River. Locality No. 8 Loc. # 8, 45.45 -67.0167

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 301374Ireland, Robert R.   219111986-07-21
Canada, Ontario, Hastings Co. (ON), Bancroft Ca. 10 km N.E. of along York River, 45.0833 -77.7333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 301436Ireland, Robert R.   219861986-07-23
Canada, Ontario, Haliburton Co. (ON), Tory Hill 1 km N of Monmouth Township., 44.8333 -78.2833

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 301754Ireland, Robert R.   223681986-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Sheguindah Ca. 10 km west of Howland Township., 45.9 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 301767Ireland, Robert R.   223811986-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Sheguiandah 20 km S.W. of., 45.8833 -82

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 303346Ley, Linda M. ; Shchepanek, Michael J.   7311987-07-16
Canada, Ontario, Renfrew Co. (ON), Combermere Raglan Twp, Craigmont Mine site, 8 km south of Combermere and 2 km west of York River., 45.2833 -77.6333

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 304208Ireland, Robert R.   227701987-07-20
Canada, Ontario, Renfrew Co. (ON), Eganville Ca. 8 km SW of Bonnechere River, near Bonnechere Caves, 45.5167 -77

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 304600Ireland, Robert R.   232161987-07-28
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), West Bay Ca. 6 km east of Billings Township., 45.8333 -82.1667

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 304658Ireland, Robert R.   232821987-07-30
Canada, Ontario, Manitoulin Distr. (ON), Mindemoya Ca. 5 km west of Cameron Township., 45.7333 -82.2

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 305529Vogg, Adolf   1988-07-03
Canada, Ontario, Lanark Co. (ON), White Lake at end of Bane Bay, Pakenham Twp., 45.2667 -76.5

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 308273Ley, Linda M.   8091988-05-14
Canada, Ontario, Lanark Co. (ON), White Lake Boat launch site at end of White Lake Rd, Darling Twp., 45.25 -76.65

CMN:CANM
Anomodon rostratus (Hedw.) Schimp.
CANM 308283Ley, Linda M.   8311988-06-04
Canada, Ontario, Leeds and Grenville United Co., Mill Pond Conservation Area 4 km west of Old Frontenac Rd, on County Rd. 38, S. Burgess Twp., 44.7667 -76.1833


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