Laughing Owl

Birds > Strigiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Laughing OwlScientific Name: Sceloglaux albifaciesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: StrigiformesSize: Body length: 14.0–15.7 in (35–40 cm); wingspan: 24–28 in (60–70 cm)Weight: 17.6 oz (500 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years (historical estimate)Diet: Carnivore...

Mountain Horopito

Plants > Trees & Shrubs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mountain HoropitoScientific Name: Pseudowintera colorataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Trees & ShrubsSize: Shrub height: 3–8 ft (1.0–2.5 m); occasionally reaches 11 ft (3.5 m) in mature standsWeight: Perennial woody shrub biomass; dense...

Red Pouch Fungus

Fungi > Secotioid Fungi

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Pouch FungusScientific Name: Leratiomyces erythrocephalusCategory: FungiSubcategory: Secotioid FungiSize: Pouch cap: 0.8–1.6 in (2–4 cm) wide; Stipe height: 1.5–3.0 in (4–8 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (5–15 g) per fruiting bodyLifespan: Fruiting...

Three Kings Kaikomako

Plants > Pennantiaceae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Three Kings KaikomakoScientific Name: Pennantia baylisianaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: PennantiaceaeSize: Height: 5–8 m (16–26 ft); multi-stemmed small coastal evergreen treeWeight: Moderate-sized coastal evergreen tree with stout...

Archey’s Frog

Amphibians > Primitive Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Archey’s FrogScientific Name: Leiopelma archeyiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Primitive FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 3.0–3.7 cm (1.2–1.5 in); females slightly larger than malesWeight: 2.0–5.0 g (0.07–0.18 oz)Lifespan: 30–35+ years in...