Adriana’s Yellow-shouldered Bat

Mammals > Bats

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Adriana’s Yellow-shouldered BatScientific Name: Sturnira adrianaeCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 1.65–1.85 in (42–47 mm); Total length: 2.6–3.0 in (66–76 mm)Weight: 0.63–0.88 oz (18–25 g)Lifespan: 7–12 years in...

German Empress

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: German EmpressScientific Name: Disocactus phyllanthoidesCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Stem length: 3–5 ft (1.0–1.5 m); Flower length: 3.5–4.0 in (9–10 cm)Weight: Pendulous epiphytic branching succulentLifespan: 25–40+ years in moist...

Silver Reflection Beetle

Invertebrates > Beetles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Silver Reflection BeetleScientific Name: Chrysina limbataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BeetlesSize: Body length: 1.0–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm); Width: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm)Weight: 0.10–0.25 oz (2.8–7.1 g)Lifespan: Larvae: 1–2 years; Adult...

Pleasing Poison Frog

Amphibians > Poison Dart Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pleasing Poison FrogScientific Name: Ameerega bassleriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Poison Dart FrogsSize: Snout-vent length 3.5 to 4.2 cm (1.4 to 1.7 in); relatively large for a poison frogWeight: 3 to 6 g (0.11 to 0.21 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10...

Golden-headed Quetzal

Birds > Trogons

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden-headed QuetzalScientific Name: Pharomachrus auricepsCategory: BirdsSubcategory: TrogonsSize: Total length 33 to 36 cm (13 to 14 in); tail length 18 to 22 cm (7.1 to 8.7 in)Weight: 150 to 180 g (5.3 to 6.3 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 14 yearsDiet:...