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Actually there are several species of RINO, though R. countryclubus is indeed the most common. There remains a debate, however, whether R. countryclubus is merely a sub-species of R. aspina, the spineless Republican. Other RINO species include:

Respublica progressiva (common name: progressive Republican): common in the late 19th and early 20th century, the population of R. progressiva has dwindled significantly since the mid-20th century, and is now concentrated in Maine and a few other northeastern states.

Respublica fascista (common names: fascist; nanny-state Republican): widespread throughout the US, recent mayors of New York City are the most perfect examples of this species.

Respublica constupro (common name: corrupt Republican>: common throughout the US with numerous sub-species ranging from Nixona to Abramhoffa.

Respubica taftista (common name at Free Republic: Paultard): once thought extinct, this species of RINO articulates a non-interventionalist foreign-policy vision that is sharply at odds with the vigorous and assertive internationalism advocated by the mainstream of both the Republican and Democratic Party political elite.