Maya’s Pit Viper

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Maya’s Pit ViperScientific Name: Trimeresurus mayaaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 24–30 in (60–75 cm); Tail length: 4–6 in (10–15 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 10–14 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore...

Guwahati Bent-toed Gecko

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Guwahati Bent-toed GeckoScientific Name: Cyrtodactylus urbanusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: GeckosSize: Snout-vent length: 2.5–2.9 in (6.4–7.4 cm); Total length: 5.5–6.3 in (14.0–16.0 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.55 oz (10.0–15.5 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years...

Barca Snakehead

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barca SnakeheadScientific Name: Channa barcaCategory: FishSubcategory: Bony FishSize: Total length: 24–35 in (60–90 cm)Weight: 4.4–8.8 lb (2.0–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in floodplain wetland sanctuariesDiet: Carnivore / Apex Piscivore...

Western Hoolock Gibbon

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Hoolock GibbonScientific Name: Hoolock hoolockCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length: 24–35 in (60–90 cm); Arm span: up to 5 ft (1.5 m)Weight: 13–20 lb (6–9 kg)Lifespan: 25–35 years in wild montane canopies; up to...

Blue Vanda

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue VandaScientific Name: Vanda coeruleaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: OrchidsSize: Stem height 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in); flower spike bearing 5 to 15 blooms; flower diameter 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in)Weight: Monopodial epiphytic orchid with thick...