Brush Rabbit

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brush RabbitScientific Name: Sylvilagus bachmaniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: LagomorphsSize: Total length: 11.8–14.8 in (30–37.5 cm); ear length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in wild chaparral...

Black-clawed Crested Crab

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-clawed Crested CrabScientific Name: Lophopanopeus bellusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Carapace width 2.0 to 4.0 cm (0.8 to 1.6 in)Weight: 10 to 25 g (0.35 to 0.88 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wildDiet:...

Marine Otter

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marine OtterScientific Name: Lontra felinaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Length: 31–45 in (80–115 cm); Tail length: 12–14 in (30–36 cm)Weight: 6.6–13.2 lb (3.0–6.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild marine coastal ecosystemsDiet:...

Mexican Fireleg Tarantula

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Fireleg TarantulaScientific Name: Brachypelma boehmeiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: TarantulasSize: Diagonal leg span 13 to 16 cm (5.1 to 6.3 in); body length 6 to 7 cm (2.4 to 2.8 in)Weight: 30 to 50 g (1.1 to 1.8 oz)Lifespan:...

California Vole

AT A GLANCECommon Name: California VoleScientific Name: Microtus californicusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in); tail length 4.5 to 7.0 cm (1.8 to 2.8 in)Weight: 40 to 90 g (1.4 to 3.2 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 12 months in...