Black-flanked Rock-wallaby

Mammals > Diprotodontia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-flanked Rock-wallabyScientific Name: Petrogale lateralisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DiprotodontiaSize: Head-body length: 18–24 in (45–61 cm); Tail length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Weight: 6.6–11.0 lb (3.0–5.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in...

Central Ranges Taipan

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central Ranges TaipanScientific Name: Oxyuranus temporalisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 4.5–6.6 ft (1.4–2.0 m)Weight: 2.2–4.4 lb (1.0–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in arid desert rangesDiet: Carnivore (small desert...

Flying Duck Orchid

Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Flying Duck OrchidScientific Name: Caleana majorCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Terrestrial OrchidsSize: Flower length: 0.8–1.0 in (20–25 mm); Plant height: 6–16 in (15–40 cm)Weight: Terrestrial tuberous plant mass: 0.05–0.12 lb...

Argus Monitor

Reptiles > Varanidae & Monitor Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Argus MonitorScientific Name: Varanus panoptesCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Varanidae & Monitor LizardsSize: Total length: 4.0–5.2 ft (1.2–1.6 m); Females are smaller at 3.0–3.6 ft (0.9–1.1 m)Weight: 9.0–15.0 lb (4.0–7.0 kg); large adult...

Gouldian Finch

Birds > Songbirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gouldian FinchScientific Name: Chloebia gouldiaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SongbirdsSize: Total length: 12.5–14 cm (4.9–5.5 in); Wingspan: 18–20 cm (7.1–7.9 in)Weight: 12–15 g (0.42–0.53 oz)Lifespan: 4–6 years in the wild; up to 8+ years in...