Chucky Madtom

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chucky MadtomScientific Name: Noturus crypticusCategory: FishSubcategory: CatfishSize: Total length: 2.0–2.8 in (5.0–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.11–0.25 oz (3.0–7.0 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in clean spring-fed creeksDiet: Carnivore (aquatic insect larvae,...

Nocturnal Ghost Ant

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Nocturnal Ghost AntScientific Name: Gracilidris pomberoCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker body length: 0.16–0.20 in (4.0–5.1 mm); Antenna length: 0.12 in (3.0 mm)Weight: 0.00007–0.00012 oz (2.0–3.5 mg)Lifespan: 1–2 years for...

Biak Glider

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Biak GliderScientific Name: Petaurus biacensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 5.1–5.9 in (13.0–15.0 cm); tail length: 6.3–7.5 in (16.0–19.0 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.6 oz (80–130 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in tropical island...

Caucasian Salamander

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Caucasian SalamanderScientific Name: Mertensiella caucasicaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total length: 5.5–7.5 in (14–19 cm); Exceptionally long tail makes up over half its lengthWeight: 0.4–0.9 oz (12–25 g)Lifespan: 10–14...

Sumatran Striped Rabbit

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sumatran Striped RabbitScientific Name: Nesolagus netscheriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: LagomorphsSize: Head-body length: 15–18 in (37–45 cm); Ear length: 1.4–1.8 in (3.5–4.5 cm)Weight: 3.3–4.4 lb (1.5–2.0 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10 years in...