Yanbaru Whiskered Bat

Mammals > Chiroptera

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yanbaru Whiskered BatScientific Name: Myotis yanbarensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 1.4–1.5 in (3.5–3.8 cm); Head-and-body: 1.6–2.0 in (4.0–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.14–0.21 oz (4.0–6.0 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in...

Lidth’s Jay

Birds > Songbirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lidth’s JayScientific Name: Garrulus lidthiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SongbirdsSize: Total length: 15.0–15.5 in (38 cm); Wingspan: 19–21 in (48–53 cm)Weight: 6.0–7.5 oz (170–210 g)Lifespan: 10–14 years in wild island forestsDiet:...

Amami Rabbit

Mammals > Lagomorphs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Amami RabbitScientific Name: Pentalagus furnessiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: LagomorphsSize: Body length: 17–20 in (43–51 cm); Ear length: 1.6–2.0 in (4–5 cm)Weight: 4.4–6.2 lb (2.0–2.8 kg)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wildDiet: Herbivore /...

Pfeffer’s Reed Snake

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pfeffer’s Reed SnakeScientific Name: Calamaria pfefferiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 6.3–8.7 in (16–22 cm); Body diameter: 0.15–0.25 in (4–6 mm)Weight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g)Lifespan: Estimated 4–7 years in the...

Sugimoto’s Fairy Lantern

Plants > Triuridaceae & Mycoheterotrophs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sugimoto’s Fairy LanternScientific Name: Sciaphila sugimotoiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Triuridaceae & MycoheterotrophsSize: Stem height: 2.0–4.0 in (5–10 cm); Flower diameter: 0.08–0.12 in (2–3 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8...