Crested Owl

Birds > Owls

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crested OwlScientific Name: Lophostrix cristataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Total length: 15–17 in (38–43 cm); Wingspan: 32–36 in (81–91 cm)Weight: 14–22 oz (400–620 g)Lifespan: Estimated 10–18 years in undisturbed Neotropical...

Bullet Ant

Invertebrates > Formicids & Hymenoptera

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bullet AntScientific Name: Paraponera clavataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Formicids & HymenopteraSize: Worker body length: 18–30 mm (0.7–1.2 in); massive, heavily armored, solitary-foraging worker antWeight: Single worker mass:...

Leafcutter Ant

Invertebrates > Formicids & Hymenoptera

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Leafcutter AntScientific Name: Atta cephalotesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Formicids & HymenopteraSize: Worker total length: 2–15 mm (0.08–0.59 in); Soldiers: up to 18–22 mm (0.7–0.9 in); Queen length: 30 mm (1.2 in)Weight: Single...