Floreana Racer

Reptiles > Squamata

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Floreana RacerScientific Name: Pseudalsophis biserialisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 24–40 in (60–100 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 18–30 in (45–75 cm)Weight: 3.5–8.0 oz (100–225 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in predator-free...

Galápagos Penguin

Birds > Penguins & Spheniscidae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Galápagos PenguinScientific Name: Spheniscus mendiculusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Penguins & SpheniscidaeSize: Standing height: 18–20 in (46–50 cm); the second-smallest living penguin speciesWeight: 3.7–5.5 lb (1.7–2.5 kg)Lifespan: 15–20...

Vampire Ground Finch

Birds > Darwin's Finches & Tanagers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Vampire Ground FinchScientific Name: Geospiza septentrionalisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Darwin’s Finches & TanagersSize: Body length: 4.5–5.0 in (11–13 cm); Wingspan: 7.0–8.0 in (18–20 cm)Weight: 0.5–0.7 oz (15–20 g)Lifespan: 5–8...

Galápagos Giant Tortoise

Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Galápagos Giant TortoiseScientific Name: Chelonoidis nigerCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 3.5–5.0 ft (1.1–1.5 m); Standing height: 2.5–3.0 ft (75–90 cm)Weight: 250–650 lb (110–300 kg); verified wild...