Emerald Toucanet

Birds > Toucans & Hornbills

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emerald ToucanetScientific Name: Aulacorhynchus prasinusType: Bird (Toucan Family, Ramphastidae)Size: Total length: 12–14 in (30–35 cm); Wingspan: 16–18 in (40–46 cm)Weight: 4.2–5.6 oz (118–160 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild; up to 20...

Darth Vader Pipevine

Plants > Pipevines

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Darth Vader PipevineScientific Name: Aristolochia salvadorrensisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: PipevinesSize: Vine length: up to 10–16 ft (3–5 m); Flower diameter: 1.5–2.5 in (4–6.5 cm)Weight: Herbaceous vine biomass: 2–6 lb (1–2.7 kg)Lifespan:...

Spiny-headed Treefrog

Amphibians > Tree Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spiny-headed TreefrogScientific Name: Triprion spinosusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Tree FrogsSize: Body length: 2.4–3.1 in (6.0–8.0 cm)Weight: 0.5–1.0 oz (15–28 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in tropical rainforest canopiesDiet: Insectivore...

Mexican Mouse Opossum

Mammals > Opossums

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Mouse OpossumScientific Name: Marmosa mexicanaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: OpossumsSize: Body length: 4.5–6.0 in (11–15 cm); Tail length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 1.0–3.2 oz (28–90 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in the wild; up to 3 years...

Yellow-spotted Tropical Night Lizard

Reptiles > Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-spotted Tropical Night LizardScientific Name: Lepidophyma flavimaculatumCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 7.5–10 in (19–25 cm); Snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–12 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.5 oz (20–42 g); robust,...