Spun Glass Slug Moth

Invertebrates > Moths

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spun Glass Slug MothScientific Name: Isochaetes beutenmuelleriCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MothsSize: Caterpillar length: 0.6–0.9 in (15–23 mm); Wingspan: 0.7–1.0 in (18–25 mm)Weight: Larval biomass: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan:...

Whooping Crane

Birds > Cranes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whooping CraneScientific Name: Grus americanaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: CranesSize: Standing height: 4.9–5.2 ft (1.5–1.6 m); Wingspan: 7.0–7.7 ft (2.1–2.3 m)Weight: 13–19 lb (6.0–8.5 kg)Lifespan: 22–30 years in the wild; up to 35+ years in...

Bonytail Chub

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bonytail ChubScientific Name: Gila elegansCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: Total length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: Long-lived: 40–50+ years in natural desert river systemsDiet: Omnivore...

Silver-haired Bat

Mammals > Bats

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Silver-haired BatScientific Name: Lasionycteris noctivagansCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Body length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm); Wingspan: 10.5–12.5 in (27–32 cm)Weight: 0.3–0.5 oz (8–14 g)Lifespan: Up to 12 years in wild forested...

Crowded Parchment

Fungi > Crust & Bracket Fungi

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crowded ParchmentScientific Name: Stereum complicatumCategory: FungiSubcategory: Crust & Bracket FungiSize: Individual fan caps: 0.4–1.0 in (1–2.5 cm); Expansive confluent crusts: 4–12+ in (10–30+ cm)Weight: Ephemeral leathery crust...