Monteverde Moss Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Monteverde Moss SalamanderScientific Name: Nototriton gameziCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total length: 1.4–1.8 in (3.5–4.6 cm); Snout-vent length: 0.8–1.0 in (2.0–2.6 cm)Weight: 0.015–0.030 oz (0.4–0.8 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years...

Leaf-horned Lizard

Reptiles > Agamid Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Leaf-horned LizardScientific Name: Ceratophora tennentiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Agamid LizardsSize: Snout-vent length: 3.0–3.5 in (7.5–9.0 cm); Total length: 7.5–8.5 in (19–22 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.2 oz (20–35 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in cool...

Millet’s Long-tailed Giant Rat

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Millet’s Long-tailed Giant RatScientific Name: Leopoldamys milletiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 8.5–11.5 in (21.5–29.0 cm); Tail length: 12.0–15.5 in (30.5–39.5 cm)Weight: 10.5–18.0 oz (300–510...

Fishbone Cactus

Plants > Cactaceae & Epiphytic Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fishbone CactusScientific Name: Disocactus anguligerCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Cactaceae & Epiphytic CactiSize: Stem length: 2.5–5.0 ft (75–150 cm); Flower diameter: 2.5–3.5 in (6–9 cm)Weight: Epiphytic vegetative biomass: 2–6 lb...

Yellow-blotched Palm-pitviper

Reptiles > Vipers & Pitvipers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-blotched Palm-pitviperScientific Name: Bothriechis auriferCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Vipers & PitvipersSize: Total length: 24–36 in (60–90 cm); max recorded 40 in (102 cm)Weight: 5.0–12.0 oz (140–340 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in...