Reptiles > Worm Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-bellied Mole LizardScientific Name: Bipes albusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Worm LizardsSize: Total length: 7.0–10.0 in (18–25 cm); Body diameter: 0.25–0.4 in (6–10 mm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g)Lifespan: 5–10 years in subterranean...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Banded Rock LizardScientific Name: Petrosaurus thalassinusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 12–18 in (30–45 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.5–6.7 in (11–17 cm)Weight: 2.5–5.3 oz (70–150 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in rocky desert...
Plants > Arecales
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Blue PalmScientific Name: Brahea armataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: ArecalesSize: Trunk height: 25–45 ft (8–14 m); Crown spread: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)Weight: Mature dry biomass: 4,000–8,000 lb (1,800–3,600 kg)Lifespan: 100–150+ years in...
Reptiles > Worm Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Mole LizardScientific Name: Bipes biporusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Worm LizardsSize: Total length: 7.0–9.4 in (18–24 cm); Body diameter: 0.24–0.39 in (6–10 mm)Weight: 0.4–0.9 oz (12–25 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in the wild; up to 3+...
