Fairy Pitta

Birds > Pittas

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fairy PittaScientific Name: Pitta nymphaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PittasSize: Length: 6.3–7.5 in (16–19 cm); Wingspan: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm)Weight: 2.4–3.5 oz (68–100 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore / Terrestrial...

Chinese Softshell Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chinese Softshell TurtleScientific Name: Pelodiscus sinensisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TurtlesSize: Carapace length 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in); maximum up to 35 cm (14 in)Weight: 1.5 to 3.5 kg (3.3 to 7.7 lb)Lifespan: 25 to 35 years in the...

Platycarya

Plants > Trees & Shrubs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: PlatycaryaScientific Name: Platycarya strobilaceaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Trees & ShrubsSize: Height 10 to 15 m (33 to 50 ft); trunk diameter 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 in)Weight: Medium-sized deciduous hardwood tree with upright...

Nameko

Fungi > Agarics & Gilled Mushrooms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: NamekoScientific Name: Pholiota microsporaCategory: FungiSubcategory: Agarics & Gilled MushroomsSize: Cap diameter 2 to 8 cm (0.8 to 3.1 in); stem length 3 to 8 cm (1.2 to 3.1 in)Weight: 10 to 30 g (0.35 to 1.1 oz) fresh weight per...

Brown Beech Mushroom

Fungi > Agaricales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brown Beech MushroomScientific Name: Hypsizygus tessellatusCategory: FungiSubcategory: AgaricalesSize: Cap diameter 2 to 7 cm; stem height 4 to 10 cm; grows in dense, tightly clustered troopsWeight: 100 to 300 g per cluster bouquetLifespan:...