White-throated Magpie-Jay

Birds > Crows & Jays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-throated Magpie-JayScientific Name: Calocitta formosaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Crows & JaysSize: Total length: 18–22 in (46–56 cm); Tail length: 10–13 in (25–33 cm); Wingspan: 17–20 in (43–51 cm)Weight: 7.2–9.8 oz (205–280...

Darth Vader Plant

Plants > Aristolochiaceae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Darth Vader PlantScientific Name: Aristolochia salvadoriensisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: AristolochiaceaeSize: Shrub height: 6–15 ft (2–4.5 m); Individual flower diameter: 2.0–3.0 in (5–8 cm)Weight: Woody perennial shrub biomass: 10–35 lb...

Northern Potoo

Birds > Nightjars & Allies

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern PotooScientific Name: Nyctibius jamaicensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Nightjars & AlliesSize: Body length: 15–18 in (38–46 cm); Wingspan: 28–32 in (70–82 cm)Weight: 8.0–12.5 oz (225–355 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...

Central American Agouti

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central American AgoutiScientific Name: Dasyprocta punctataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Body length: 19–25 in (48–64 cm); Tail: 0.4–1.4 in (1–3.5 cm)Weight: 6.6–9.3 lb (3.0–4.2 kg)Lifespan: 10–13 years in the wild; up to 18 years...

White-fleshed Pitahaya

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-fleshed PitahayaScientific Name: Selenicereus undatusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Stem length: 15–30 ft (4.5–9.0 m); Flower diameter: 10–12 in (25–30 cm); Fruit: 4–6 inWeight: Mature fruit: 10–20 oz (300–600 g); Climbing clump:...