Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hill’s Horseshoe BatScientific Name: Rhinolophus hilliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 2.1–2.2 in (5.3–5.5 cm); Wingspan: 11.5–12.5 in (29–32 cm)Weight: 0.55–0.70 oz (15.5–20.0 g)Lifespan: Estimated 10–15 years in...
Mammals > Whales
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rice’s WhaleScientific Name: Balaenoptera riceiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: WhalesSize: Body length: 38–42 ft (11.5–12.8 m)Weight: 28,000–30,000 kg (30–33 tons)Lifespan: Estimated 50–60+ years in pelagic watersDiet: Carnivore / Filter...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Reunion Free-tailed BatScientific Name: Mormopterus francoismoutouiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 1.4–1.6 in (3.6–4.0 cm); Wingspan: 9.8–11.0 in (25–28 cm)Weight: 0.21–0.28 oz (6.0–8.0 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in island...
Mammals > Shrews
AT A GLANCECommon Name: American Pygmy ShrewScientific Name: Sorex hoyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ShrewsSize: Total length: 3.1–3.7 in (8–9.5 cm); Tail length: 1.1–1.3 in (2.8–3.3 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2.0–4.0 g); roughly the weight of a dimeLifespan: 12–16...
Mammals > Civets
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Banded Palm CivetScientific Name: Hemigalus derbyanusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CivetsSize: Head-body length: 18–24 in (45–61 cm); Tail length: 10–15 in (25–38 cm)Weight: 3.8–6.6 lb (1.7–3.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in undisturbed tropical...
Mammals > Lagomorphs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brush RabbitScientific Name: Sylvilagus bachmaniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: LagomorphsSize: Total length: 11.8–14.8 in (30–37.5 cm); ear length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in wild chaparral...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Biak GliderScientific Name: Petaurus biacensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 5.1–5.9 in (13.0–15.0 cm); tail length: 6.3–7.5 in (16.0–19.0 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.6 oz (80–130 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in tropical island...
Mammals > Cetaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Deraniyagala’s Beaked WhaleScientific Name: Mesoplodon hotaulaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CetaceansSize: Total length: 14.8–16.5 ft (4.5–5.0 m)Weight: 2,200–3,300 lb (1,000–1,500 kg)Lifespan: 30–50 years in deep oceanic...
Mammals > Dasyurids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Silver-headed AntechinusScientific Name: Antechinus argentusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DasyuridsSize: Head-body length: 3.5–4.5 in (9.0–11.5 cm); tail length: 3.1–3.9 in (8.0–10.0 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 oz (30–50 g); males are roughly 30%...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Ringtail PossumScientific Name: Pseudocheirus occidentalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 11.8–15.7 in (30–40 cm); tail length: 11.8–15.7 in (30–40 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.4 lb (0.7–1.1 kg)Lifespan: 4–6 years in...
