Western Ground Snake

Reptiles > Colubrids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Ground SnakeScientific Name: Sonora semiannulataCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: ColubridsSize: Total adult length 20 to 38 cm (8 to 15 in); rarely up to 48 cm (19 in)Weight: 10 to 25 g (0.35 to 0.88 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years in the...

Coast Mole

Mammals > Moles & Shrews

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Coast MoleScientific Name: Scapanus orariusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Moles & ShrewsSize: Total length 15 to 19 cm (5.9 to 7.5 in); tail length 3 to 4.5 cm (1.2 to 1.8 in)Weight: 50 to 90 g (1.8 to 3.2 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the...

Creeping Vole

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Creeping VoleScientific Name: Microtus oregoniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 9 to 11 cm (3.5 to 4.3 in); tail length 3.2 to 4.2 cm (1.3 to 1.7 in)Weight: 16 to 28 g (0.56 to 0.99 oz)Lifespan: 1 to 2 years in the...

Gilbert’s Skink

Reptiles > Lizards & Skinks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gilbert’s SkinkScientific Name: Plestiodon gilbertiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Lizards & SkinksSize: Total length 18 to 25 cm (7 to 10 in); snout-vent length 7 to 11 cm (2.8 to 4.3 in)Weight: 20 to 45 g (0.7 to 1.6 oz)Lifespan: 6...

Northern Pocket Gopher

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Pocket GopherScientific Name: Thomomys talpoidesCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 15 to 20 cm (5.9 to 7.9 in); tail 4 to 7 cm (1.6 to 2.8 in)Weight: 80 to 150 g (2.8 to 5.3 oz)Lifespan: 2 to 3 years in the...