Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Popa LangurScientific Name: Trachypithecus popaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length: 20–24 in (50–60 cm); Tail length: 30–34 in (75–86 cm)Weight: 15–18 lb (7–8 kg)Lifespan: 20–25 years in montane forestDiet: Folivore...
Mammals > Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Grandidier’s Shrew TenrecScientific Name: Microgale grandidieriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: TenrecsSize: Head-and-body length: 2.6–3.0 in (6.5–7.6 cm); Tail length: 2.0–2.4 in (5.0–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.28–0.45 oz (8–13 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Griffin’s Leaf-nosed BatScientific Name: Hipposideros griffiniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 3.3–3.5 in (8.3–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.2 oz (24–34 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in cave coloniesDiet: Insectivore (moths,...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alexander’s CusimanseScientific Name: Crossarchus alexandriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body: 13–18 in (33–45 cm); Tail: 6–8 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; up to...
Mammals > Treeshrews
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mountain TreeshrewScientific Name: Tupaia montanaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: TreeshrewsSize: Head-and-body: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm); Tail length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 3.8–5.5 oz (110–155 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in the wildDiet: Omnivore...
Mammals > Afrosoricids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stuhlmann’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Chrysochloris stuhlmanniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: AfrosoricidsSize: Head-and-body length: 4.3–5.5 in (11–14 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.2 oz (50–90 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wildDiet: Insectivore...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Hopping MouseScientific Name: Notomys aquiloCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm); Tail length: 5.5–6.7 in (14–17 cm)Weight: 0.9–1.8 oz (25–50 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in the wildDiet: Omnivore /...
Mammals > Eulipotyphlans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cuban SolenodonScientific Name: Solenodon cubanusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Head-and-body: 11–13 in (28–33 cm); Tail: 6.7–10 in (17–25 cm)Weight: 1.8–2.2 lb (800–1,000 g)Lifespan: 5–7 years in the wildDiet: Insectivore...
Mammals > Cetaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spade-toothed WhaleScientific Name: Mesoplodon traversiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CetaceansSize: Total length: 16–18 ft (5.0–5.5 m)Weight: Estimated 2,500–3,500 lb (1,100–1,600 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 30–50 years in deep ocean watersDiet:...
Mammals > Tenrecs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hova Mole TenrecScientific Name: Oryzorictes hovaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: TenrecsSize: Head-and-body length: 3.9–4.9 in (10–12.5 cm); Tail length: 1.8–2.2 in (4.5–5.5 cm)Weight: 1.2–2.1 oz (35–60 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years in the...
