Skoog’s Plated Lizard

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Skoog’s Plated LizardScientific Name: Gerrhosaurus skoogiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 14–18 in (35–46 cm); Snout-vent length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.5 oz (140–270 g)Lifespan: 12–20 years in...

Common Butterfly Lizard

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Butterfly LizardScientific Name: Leiolepis bellianaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 14–20 in (35–50 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in sandy...

Sandhill Frog

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sandhill FrogScientific Name: Arenophryne rotundaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.0–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.30 oz (4.0–8.5 g); small, rotund terrestrial myobatrachid frogLifespan: 5–8 years in semi-arid...

Van Zyl’s Golden Mole

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Van Zyl’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Cryptochloris zyliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Golden MolesSize: Head-and-body length: 3.1–3.5 in (8.0–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.1 oz (20–30 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years in the wildDiet: Insectivore /...

Ngo Van Tri’s Lady Butterfly Lizard

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ngo Van Tri’s Lady Butterfly LizardScientific Name: Leiolepis ngovantriiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 10–12 in (25–30 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 4.5–5.5 in (11–14 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.2 oz (50–90 g)Lifespan: 5–8...