Mammals > Lagomorphs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brush RabbitScientific Name: Sylvilagus bachmaniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: LagomorphsSize: Total length: 11.8–14.8 in (30–37.5 cm); ear length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in wild chaparral...
Plants > Trees & Shrubs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern California WalnutScientific Name: Juglans californicaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Trees & ShrubsSize: Height 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft); often growing as a large, multi-trunked shrub or small rounded treeWeight: Mature tree mass...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brush MouseScientific Name: Peromyscus boyliiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 9 to 11 cm (3.5 to 4.3 in); tail length 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in)Weight: 22 to 36 g (0.78 to 1.27 oz)Lifespan: 1 to 2 years in the...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Variable CheckerspotScientific Name: Euphydryas chalcedonaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan 38 to 55 mm (1.5 to 2.2 in)Weight: 0.2 to 0.5 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 weeks; annual generationDiet: Nectarivore (adults...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern Alligator LizardScientific Name: Elgaria multicarinataCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 10 to 18 cm (4 to 7 in); total length with tail 28 to 38 cm (11 to 15 in)Weight: 30 to 75 g (1.1 to 2.6 oz)Lifespan: 8...
