Carnifex
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Animals
- Cardisoma carnifexCardisoma carnifexCardisoma carnifex is a species of terrestrial crab found in coastal regions from the east coast of Africa and the Red Sea across the Indo-Pacific to the Line Islands and the Tuamotu Archipelago. The range includes parts of northern Australia and the Cocos Islands....
, a species of terrestrial crab - Phoenicircus carnifex, a species of bird
- Thylacoleo carnifex or Marsupial Lion, an extinct species of carnivorous marsupial mammal
- Triturus carnifex, a species of newt
In literature
- Carnifex (Wild Cards)Carnifex (Wild Cards)Carnifex is a fictional character in the Wild Cards anthology series. Carnifex is Billy Ray's nickname given to him for his love of violence. Infection with the Wild Card Virus has given him superhuman levels of strength, speed and stamina, along with a rapid regenerative healing factor and a...
, a character created by John J. Millerin for the Wild Cards series of Science Fiction anthologies - Carnifex, a novel by Tom KratmanTom KratmanTom Kratman is a United States science fiction author specializing in the subgenre of military science fiction.His works are published by Baen.-Biography:...
See also
- Battle of Carnifex FerryBattle of Carnifex FerryThe Battle of Carnifex Ferry took place on September 10, 1861, in Nicholas County, Virginia , as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign during the American Civil War. The battle resulted in a Union victory that contributed to the eventual Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia...
- Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State ParkCarnifex Ferry Battlefield State ParkCarnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an American Civil War battle site that commemorates the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. It is located on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The park features Patterson House Museum, three views of the...