Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rock-haunting Ringtail PossumScientific Name: Petropseudes dahliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Body length: 13–15 in (33–38 cm); Tail length: 8–11 in (20–28 cm)Weight: 2.6–4.4 lb (1.2–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wildDiet:...
Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Olive PythonScientific Name: Liasis olivaceusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 6.5–13.0 ft (2.0–4.0 m); occasionally exceeds 13 ftWeight: 11–44 lb (5–20 kg); heavy-bodied constrictorLifespan: 15–20+ years in the wild; up...
Fish > Osteoglossiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf SaratogaScientific Name: Scleropages jardiniiCategory: FishSubcategory: OsteoglossiformesSize: Total length: 24–36 in (60–90 cm); Maximum recorded: up to 39 in (100 cm)Weight: 9–17.5 lb (4–8 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in tropical freshwater...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marbled Velvet GeckoScientific Name: Oedura marmorataCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 5.5–6.7 in (14–17 cm); Snout-vent length: 3.1–3.9 in (8–10 cm)Weight: 0.5–1.1 oz (15–30 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in the wildDiet:...
Reptiles > Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf Snapping TurtleScientific Name: Elseya lavarackorumCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 11.8–15.0 in (30–38 cm); females substantially larger than malesWeight: 8.8–17.6 lb (4.0–8.0 kg)Lifespan: 30–50+ years in...
