South Island Takahē

Birds > Gruiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: South Island TakahēScientific Name: Porphyrio hochstetteriCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesSize: Body length: 24–26 in (60–65 cm); Height: ~20 in (50 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.0 lb (2.3–4.2 kg); heaviest rail species in the worldLifespan: 14–20...

Pedder Galaxias

Fish > Galaxiidae & Galaxias

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pedder GalaxiasScientific Name: Galaxias pedderensisCategory: FishSubcategory: Galaxiidae & GalaxiasSize: Total length: 2.8–4.7 in (7–12 cm); slender freshwater galaxiidWeight: 0.3–0.9 oz (8–25 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in cold subalpine...