Boulenger’s Backpack Frog

Amphibians > Hemiphractidae & Horned Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boulenger’s Backpack FrogScientific Name: Cryptobatrachus boulengeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Hemiphractidae & Horned FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.8 in (4.5–7.0 cm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.35–0.90 oz...

Thorn Bug

Invertebrates > True Bugs & Treehoppers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Thorn BugScientific Name: Umbonia crassicornisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: True Bugs & TreehoppersSize: Body length: 0.4–0.6 in (10–14 mm); Dorsal spine height: 0.3–0.4 in (7–10 mm)Weight: 0.007–0.018 oz (0.2–0.5 g)Lifespan: Several...

Ceylon Caecilian

Amphibians > Caecilians

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ceylon CaecilianScientific Name: Ichthyophis glutinosusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 30–45 cm (12–18 in); Diameter: 1.2–1.8 cmWeight: 60–120 g (2.1–4.2 oz)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...