Kawekaweau

Reptiles > Geckos

AT A GLANCECommon Name: KawekaweauScientific Name: Hoplodactylus delcourtiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: GeckosSize: Total length: 24.0 in (60 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 14.6 in (37 cm)Weight: Estimated 1.3–2.0 lb (600–900 g)Lifespan: Estimated 30–50+ years in natural...

Maud Island Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Maud Island FrogScientific Name: Leiopelma pakekaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.6–2.0 in (4.0–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g)Lifespan: Exceptional for small amphibians: 30–40+ years in the...

Chatham Robin

Birds > Passerines

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chatham RobinScientific Name: Petroica traversiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PasserinesSize: Body length: 5.5–6.0 in (14–15 cm); Wingspan: 8.5–9.5 in (21–24 cm)Weight: 0.8–0.9 oz (22–26 g)Lifespan: 6–13 years in predator-free island...

Haast’s Blue Mushroom

Fungi > Mushrooms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Haast’s Blue MushroomScientific Name: Entoloma haastiiCategory: FungiSubcategory: MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 0.8–2.0 in (2.0–5.0 cm); Stipe height: 1.6–3.5 in (4–9 cm)Weight: Hydrated biomass: 0.3–0.7 oz (10–20 g)Lifespan: Fruiting...

South Island Saddleback

Birds > Wattlebirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: South Island SaddlebackScientific Name: Philesturnus carunculatusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WattlebirdsSize: Body length: 9.8 in (25 cm); Wingspan: 11.5–13.0 in (29–33 cm)Weight: 2.5–3.2 oz (70–90 g)Lifespan: Up to 15–20 years in protected...