Reptiles > Colubrids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Variegated Snail-EaterScientific Name: Dipsas variegataType: Reptile (Squamata, Colubridae)Size: Total length: 60–85 cm (24–33 in); Slender whip-like bodyWeight: 40–90 g (1.4–3.2 oz)Lifespan: Estimated 8–12 years in the wildDiet: Obligate...
Birds > Cariamiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-Legged SeriemaScientific Name: Chunga burmeisteriType: Bird (Cariamiformes, Cariamidae)Size: Height: 70–85 cm (28–33 in); Total length: 70–80 cmWeight: 1.2–1.8 kg (2.6–4.0 lb)Lifespan: 12–15 years in the wild; up to 20+ years in...
Mammals > Dolphins
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clymene DolphinScientific Name: Stenella clymeneCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DolphinsSize: Body length: 5.9–6.6 ft (1.8–2.0 m); streamlined spindle-shaped physiqueWeight: Adult mass: 165–200 lb (75–90 kg)Lifespan: 20–30+ years in pelagic...
Fish > Porcupinefish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-blotched PorcupinefishScientific Name: Diodon liturosusCategory: FishSubcategory: PorcupinefishSize: Total length: 16–20 in (40–50 cm); maximum recorded up to 26 in (65 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 4.4–8.8 lb (2.0–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years...
Fish > Beardfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stout BeardfishScientific Name: Polymixia nobilisCategory: FishSubcategory: BeardfishSize: Standard length: 10–15 in (25–38 cm); maximum recorded up to 19 in (48 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 1.5–3.3 lb (0.7–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 15–25 years in deep...
