Prickly Dogfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Prickly DogfishScientific Name: Oxynotus bruniensisCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 24–36 in (60–91 cm)Weight: 6.6–11.0 lb (3.0–5.0 kg)Lifespan: 20–30+ years in deep seaDiet: Specialized oophage / Carnivore (egg...

Crayfish Pot Stinkhorn

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crayfish Pot StinkhornScientific Name: Colus pusillusCategory: FungiSubcategory: StinkhornsSize: Height: 1.6–3.5 in (4–9 cm); Width: 1.2–2.4 in (3–6 cm)Weight: Hydrated biomass: 0.7–1.8 oz (20–50 g)Lifespan: Fruiting body: 2–5 days; Perennial...

Short-beaked Echidna

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Short-beaked EchidnaScientific Name: Tachyglossus aculeatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MonotremesSize: Total length: 14–20 in (35–50 cm); Spine length: up to 2 in (5 cm)Weight: 4.4–15.4 lb (2–7 kg); males are slightly larger than...

Anemone Stinkhorn

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Anemone StinkhornScientific Name: Aseroë rubraCategory: FungiSubcategory: StinkhornsSize: Fruiting body height: 2.4–4.0 in (6–10 cm); Disc diameter: 2.0–3.2 in (5–8 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g) per mature fruiting bodyLifespan: Fruiting body...

Greater Sooty Owl

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Sooty OwlScientific Name: Tyto tenebricosaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 14.5–20.0 in (37–51 cm); wingspan: 39–45 in (100–115 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.6 lb (500–1200 g); females are significantly larger than malesLifespan:...