Old Man of the Andes

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Old Man of the AndesScientific Name: Oreocereus celsianusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Column height: 6.5–10 ft (2.0–3.0 m); Column diameter: 4.0–4.7 in (10–12 cm)Weight: Mature clump: 50–120 lb (23–55 kg)Lifespan: 50–80+ years in...

San Martin Titi Monkey

Mammals > Primates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: San Martin Titi MonkeyScientific Name: Plecturocebus oenantheCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length: 11–14 in (28–35 cm); Tail length: 14–16 in (36–41 cm)Weight: 1.8–2.6 lb (0.8–1.2 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in wild...

Attenborough’s Rubber Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Attenborough’s Rubber FrogScientific Name: Pristimantis attenboroughiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 0.7–0.9 in (1.9–2.3 cm); females slightly larger than malesWeight: 0.05–0.12 oz (1.5–3.5 g);...

Scarlet-banded Barbet

Birds > Barbets

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Scarlet-banded BarbetScientific Name: Capito wallaceiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BarbetsSize: Total length: 7.5–7.9 in (19–20 cm); Wingspan: 10.5–11.5 in (27–29 cm)Weight: 2.3–2.8 oz (65–78 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in pristine submontane cloud...

Jalca Tapaculo

Birds > Tapaculos

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jalca TapaculoScientific Name: Scytalopus frankeaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: TapaculosSize: Body length: 4.0–4.5 in (10–11.5 cm); Wingspan: 5.5–6.5 in (14–16 cm)Weight: 0.5–0.7 oz (14–20 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...