Morgan’s Sphinx Moth

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Morgan’s Sphinx MothScientific Name: Xanthopan morganiiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: LepidopteraSize: Wingspan: 5.0–6.5 in (13–16 cm); Proboscis length: 11–13 in (28–33 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.30 oz (4–8 g)Lifespan: Larval stage: 1–2...

Golden-crowned Sifaka

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden-crowned SifakaScientific Name: Propithecus tattersalliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body: 18–21 in (45–53 cm); Tail length: 15–18 in (38–45 cm)Weight: 7.5–8.8 lb (3.4–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 18–22 years in the wild; up to 25+...

Griveaud’s Long-fingered Bat

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Griveaud’s Long-fingered BatScientific Name: Miniopterus griveaudiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 1.4–1.6 in (3.6–4.1 cm); Total body length: 3.3–3.9 in (8.5–10 cm)Weight: 0.21–0.35 oz (6.0–10 g)Lifespan: 8–12...

Pop’s Bright-eyed Frog

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pop’s Bright-eyed FrogScientific Name: Boophis popiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: AnuraSize: Snout-vent length: 1.2–1.6 in (30–40 mm)Weight: 0.1–0.25 oz (3–7 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in humid primary rainforestsDiet: Insectivore (flying...

Madagascan Comet Moth

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Madagascan Comet MothScientific Name: Argema mittreiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: LepidopteraSize: Wingspan: 5.5–7.9 in (14–20 cm); Hindwing tail length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.50 oz (7–14 g)Lifespan: Adult reproductive stage...