Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Admiralty Island CuscusScientific Name: Spilocuscus kraemeriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body length: 13–18 in (33–46 cm); Tail: 12–16 in (30–40 cm)Weight: 3.3–6.6 lb (1.5–3.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...
Mammals > Diprotodonts
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Greater GliderScientific Name: Petauroides minorCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DiprotodontsSize: Head-and-body: 12–15 in (30–38 cm); Tail: 16–20 in (40–51 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild mature...
Mammals > Dasyuromorphs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: New Guinea QuollScientific Name: Dasyurus albopunctatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DasyuromorphsSize: Length: 9–14 in (23–35 cm); Tail: 8–11 in (20–28 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.6 lb (500–710 g)Lifespan: 3–4 years in the wild; up to 5 years in...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lesser Blind Mole-ratScientific Name: Nannospalax leucodonCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 6.0–9.5 in (15–24 cm); Tail: Vestigial/AbsentWeight: 5.0–13.0 oz (140–370 g)Lifespan: Remarkably long-lived; up to 15–20...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gilded Flying FoxScientific Name: Eropeplus canusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 4.1–4.4 in (10.5–11.2 cm); Wingspan: ~20–24 in (50–60 cm)Weight: 5.3–7.8 oz (150–220 g)Lifespan: Estimated 12–18 years in the wildDiet:...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Large-eared Giant Mastiff BatScientific Name: Otomops martiensseniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm: 2.5–2.9 in (64–73 mm); Wingspan: 17–19 in (43–48 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 oz (31–52 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in wildDiet: Insectivore...
Mammals > Primates
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blonde CapuchinScientific Name: Sapajus flaviusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Tail: 15–19 in (38–48 cm)Weight: 4.4–9.0 lb (2.0–4.1 kg)Lifespan: 25–35 years in wild; 45+ years in careDiet:...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hairy-legged Vampire BatScientific Name: Diphylla ecaudataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 2.0–2.2 in (50–56 mm); Wingspan: 12–14 in (30–35 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.3 oz (24–38 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild; up to 18 years...
Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Plains Spotted SkunkScientific Name: Spilogale interruptaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Body length: 11–16 in (28–41 cm); Tail length: 4–7 in (10–18 cm)Weight: 0.9–2.4 lb (400–1,100 g); roughly the size of a tree...
Mammals > Macropods
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spectacled Hare-wallabyScientific Name: Lagorchestes conspicillatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MacropodsSize: Head-and-body: 16–19 in (40–48 cm); Tail: 14–18 in (35–45 cm)Weight: 3.5–10.0 lb (1.6–4.5 kg); mainland females are typically...
