Boulenger’s Backpack Frog

Amphibians > Hemiphractidae & Horned Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boulenger’s Backpack FrogScientific Name: Cryptobatrachus boulengeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Hemiphractidae & Horned FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.8 in (4.5–7.0 cm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.35–0.90 oz...

Lehmann’s Poison Frog

Amphibians > Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lehmann’s Poison FrogScientific Name: Oophaga lehmanniCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.2–1.4 in (3.1–3.6 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.12 oz (2.0–3.5 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in humid tropical forest floorsDiet:...

Red-crested Tree Rat

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-crested Tree RatScientific Name: Santamartamys rufodorsalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length 20 to 22 cm; tail length 28 to 32 cmWeight: 250 to 450 gLifespan: 4 to 7 yearsDiet: Herbivorous (nocturnal arboreal...

Bogota Sunangel

Birds > Hummingbirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bogota SunangelScientific Name: Heliangelus zusiiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: HummingbirdsSize: Body length: 4.5–4.8 in (11.5–12.2 cm); Bill length: 0.67 in (17.0 mm)Weight: 0.16–0.21 oz (4.5–6.0 g)Lifespan: Estimated 5–9 years in high Andean...

Medellín Small-eared Shrew

Mammals > Eulipotyphla

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Medellín Small-eared ShrewScientific Name: Cryptotis medelliniaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlaSize: Head-and-body length: 2.8–3.5 in (70–90 mm); Tail length: 0.9–1.3 in (23–34 mm)Weight: 0.35–0.60 oz (10–17 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in...