Emerald Horned Pitviper

Reptiles > Vipers

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emerald Horned PitviperScientific Name: Ophryacus smaragdinusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: VipersSize: Total length: 18–26 in (45–65 cm)Weight: 4.0–9.0 oz (115–255 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in cloud forest environmentsDiet: Carnivorous ambush...

Esser’s Butterwort

Plants > Carnivorous Plants

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Esser’s ButterwortScientific Name: Pinguicula esserianaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Carnivorous PlantsSize: Rosette diameter: 1.2–2.0 in (3–5 cm)Weight: Biomass: 0.18–0.35 oz (5–10 g)Lifespan: Perennial (10+ years in wild rock...

Bearded Wood Partridge

Birds > Gamebirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bearded Wood PartridgeScientific Name: Dendrortyx barbatusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GamebirdsSize: Total length: 13–15 in (33–38 cm); Wingspan: 18–20 in (46–51 cm)Weight: 14–18 oz (400–510 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wildDiet: Omnivore /...

Martinez Spruce

Plants > Pinales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Martinez SpruceScientific Name: Picea martineziiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: PinalesSize: Mature height: 80–130 ft (25–40 m); Trunk diameter: 2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1.1 m)Weight: Mature tree biomass: 8–18 metric tonsLifespan: 300–500+ years in deep...

Aztec Cactus

Plants > Caryophyllales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Aztec CactusScientific Name: Aztekium ritteriCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CaryophyllalesSize: Stem diameter: 1.2–2.0 in (3.0–5.0 cm); Height: 0.8–1.5 in (2.0–3.8 cm)Weight: Mature plant biomass: 0.7–2.0 oz (20–60 g)Lifespan: 50–100+ years on...