Peyotillo

Plants > Cactaceae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: PeyotilloScientific Name: Pelecyphora aselliformisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactaceaeSize: Stem diameter: 1.5–3.0 in (4–7 cm); Height above ground: 0.8–1.6 in (2–4 cm)Weight: 1.8–4.5 oz (50–130 g); small geophytic solitary succulentLifespan:...

Living Rock Cactus

Plants > Caryophyllales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Living Rock CactusScientific Name: Ariocarpus fissuratusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CaryophyllalesSize: Stem diameter: 4.0–6.0 in (10–15 cm); Height: 1.0–2.0 in (2.5–5.0 cm) above soilWeight: Mature plant mass: 0.5–1.5 lb (0.2–0.7 kg)Lifespan:...

Barking Frog

Amphibians > Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barking FrogScientific Name: Craugastor augustiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 2.5–3.7 in (6.4–9.4 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.2 oz (42–90 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in subterranean cave microclimatesDiet: Carnivore (crickets,...

Chihuahua Fringe-toed Lizard

Reptiles > Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chihuahua Fringe-toed LizardScientific Name: Uma paraphygasCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 7 to 11 cm (2.8 to 4.3 in); total length up to 20 cm (7.9 in)Weight: 18 to 35 g (0.6 to 1.2 oz)Lifespan: 4 to 7 years in...

New Mexico Whiptail

Reptiles > Teiidae & Whiptail Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: New Mexico WhiptailScientific Name: Aspidoscelis neomexicanaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Teiidae & Whiptail LizardsSize: Total length: 6.5–9.0 in (16.5–23 cm); Snout-vent length: 2.5–3.5 in (6.4–8.9 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.70 oz (10–20...