Ant Fern

Plants > Ferns

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ant FernScientific Name: Lecanopteris mirabilisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Rhizome spread: 8–18 in (20–45 cm); Frond length: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)Weight: Epiphytic cluster: 2.2–5.5 lb (1.0–2.5 kg)Lifespan: Long-lived perennial...

Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise

Birds > Passeriformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-ParadiseScientific Name: Lophorina nieddaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PasseriformesSize: Body length: 9.0–10.0 in (23–25 cm); Wingspan: 14–16 in (36–41 cm)Weight: 2.8–3.7 oz (80–105 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in pristine...

Sir David’s Long-beaked Echidna

Mammals > Monotremata

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sir David’s Long-beaked EchidnaScientific Name: Zaglossus attenboroughiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MonotremataSize: Head-and-body length: 18–24 in (45–61 cm); Snout length: 2.8–3.5 in (7–9 cm)Weight: 5.5–11.0 lb (2.5–5.0 kg)Lifespan:...

Red Neon Blue-eye

Fish > Atheriniformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Neon Blue-eyeScientific Name: Pseudomugil luminatusCategory: FishSubcategory: AtheriniformesSize: Standard length: 1.0–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan: 1.5–3 years in wild peat swamp streamsDiet: Omnivore /...

New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle

Reptiles > Trionychidae & Softshell Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: New Guinea Giant Softshell TurtleScientific Name: Pelochelys bibroniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Trionychidae & Softshell TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 3.0–3.6 ft (90–110 cm); Record specimens reach over 4 ftWeight: 110–220 lb (50–100...