Ziebell’s Handfish

Fish > Anglerfish & Handfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ziebell’s HandfishScientific Name: Brachiopsilus ziebelliCategory: FishSubcategory: Anglerfish & HandfishSize: Total length: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 oz (40–100 g)Lifespan: Estimated 8–15 years in temperate marine reef...

Manning River Helmeted Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Manning River Helmeted TurtleScientific Name: Myuchelys purvisiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Turtles & TortoisesSize: Carapace length: 6–8 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.2 lb (500–1,000 g)Lifespan: 25–40+ years in pristine wild freshwater...

Matilda’s Horned Viper

Reptiles > Vipers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Matilda’s Horned ViperScientific Name: Atheris matildaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 20–26 in (50–65 cm); heavily keeled compact bodyWeight: 2.5–5.0 oz (70–140 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild montane forest...

Alabama Cavefish

Fish > Cavefish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alabama CavefishScientific Name: Speoplatyrhinus poulsoniType: Fish (Cavefish Family, Amblyopsidae)Size: Total length: 2.0–2.8 in (5.0–7.2 cm)Weight: 0.10–0.25 oz (3–7 g)Lifespan: Estimated 15–20+ years in deep subterranean aquifersDiet:...

Dracula Ant

Invertebrates > Ants

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dracula AntScientific Name: Adetomyrma venatrixCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker length: 0.12–0.16 in (3.0–4.0 mm); Queens: 0.20–0.24 in (5.0–6.0 mm)Weight: 0.0001–0.0003 oz (3–8 mg)Lifespan: Workers: 6–12 months; Queens:...