Mammals > Carnivorans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central African OyanScientific Name: Poiana richardsoniiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 13–15 in (33–38 cm); Tail length: 14–16 in (35–40 cm)Weight: 18–26 oz (500–750 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild tropical...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sind KraitScientific Name: Bungarus sindanusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 3.3–4.9 ft (1.0–1.5 m); Maximum length up to 6.0 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 12–18 years in arid scrub ecosystemsDiet:...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cinnabar BoobookScientific Name: Ninox iosCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 8.3–8.7 in (21–22 cm); wingspan: 19–21 in (48–53 cm)Weight: 2.8–3.9 oz (80–110 g); diminutive, compact strigid owlLifespan: 7–12 years in pristine...
Fish > Eels & Morays
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jewel MorayScientific Name: Muraena lentiginosaCategory: FishSubcategory: Eels & MoraysSize: Total length: 24–36 in (60–90 cm); max up to 40 in (100 cm)Weight: 3.0–6.5 lb (1.4–3.0 kg); robust muscular marine teleostLifespan: 15–25 years in...
Reptiles > Geckos
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Duvaucel’s GeckoScientific Name: Hoplodactylus duvauceliiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: GeckosSize: Total length: 10–12.5 in (25–32 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5.5–6.3 in (14–16 cm)Weight: 3.5–5.5 oz (100–155 g); largest surviving native...
