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Amphibia  (272)
Aves  (1,375)
Cephalochordata  (9)
Fish  (332)

Mammalia  (1,377)
Reptilia  (247)
Urochordata  (21)

Chordata - Overview of the taxonomy of Phylum Chordata, which includes the well-known vertebrates (fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals), hagfishes, tunicates, and lancelets.
Database of Vertebrates and Centres of Vertebrate Diversity in Mozambique - The Database includes almost 3500 vertebrate species, taxonomic information, English, Portuguese and vernacular names, conservation status and numerous maps illustrating biodiversity hotspots and locations of endemic species.
Gnathostomata - Philippe Janvier's article about the jawed vertebrates in the Tree of Life website.
Phylum Chordata - Brief introduction to the chordates, defined as organisms that possess a structure called a notochord, at least during some part of their development. Includes links to information about subgroups and representative animals.
Phylum Hemichordata, Urochordata and Cephalochordata - Illustrated description of these three phyla, and the three classes within Urochordata. Also information on the larval stages, when they form part of the plankton. [PDF]
Subphylum Vertebrata - What makes a vertebrate a vertebrate? They have more in common than a backbone. Find out more from the Animal Diversity Web.
Vertebrata - Introduction to the vertebrates and their classification, including the Hyperoartia, or lampreys, and the Gnathostomata, or jawed vertebrates.