Amphibians > Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Newton’s Grass FrogScientific Name: Ptychadena newtoniCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 2.5–3.2 in (6.5–8.0 cm)Weight: 1.0–2.0 oz (30–60 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in oceanic island rainforestsDiet: Carnivorous...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mechrig Sand RacerScientific Name: Acanthodactylus mechriguensisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length: 2.4–3.0 in (6–7.5 cm); Total length up to 7 in (18 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.50 oz (7–14 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in coastal...
Birds > Woodpeckers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Okinawa WoodpeckerScientific Name: Dendrocopos noguchiiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WoodpeckersSize: Total length: 12–14 in (31–35 cm); Wingspan: 18 in (46 cm)Weight: 3.8–5.2 oz (110–150 g)Lifespan: 8–14 years in wild subtropical forestsDiet:...
Reptiles > Boas
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Round Island Ground BoaScientific Name: Bolyeria multicarinataCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: BoasSize: Total length: 35–55 in (90–140 cm); Midbody diameter: 1.0–1.6 in (2.5–4.0 cm)Weight: 12–28 oz (340–800 g)Lifespan: Estimated 15–25 years in...
Plants > Spurges
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cape Saint Marie EuphorbiaScientific Name: Euphorbia cap-saintemariensisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: SpurgesSize: Plant height: 1.5–4.0 in (4–10 cm); Caudex diameter: 2.0–5.0 in (5–13 cm)Weight: Succulent biomass: 3.5–12.0 oz (100–340...
