Boulenger’s Backpack Frog

Amphibians > Hemiphractidae & Horned Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boulenger’s Backpack FrogScientific Name: Cryptobatrachus boulengeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Hemiphractidae & Horned FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.8 in (4.5–7.0 cm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.35–0.90 oz...

Red-crested Tree Rat

Mammals > Rodents

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-crested Tree RatScientific Name: Santamartamys rufodorsalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length 20 to 22 cm; tail length 28 to 32 cmWeight: 250 to 450 gLifespan: 4 to 7 yearsDiet: Herbivorous (nocturnal arboreal...

Santa Marta Screech Owl

Birds > Owls

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Santa Marta Screech OwlScientific Name: Megascops gilesiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 7.5–8.3 in (19–21 cm)Weight: 3.2–4.2 oz (90–120 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in montane forestDiet: Carnivore / Insectivore (large moths,...

Walker’s Sierra Frog

Amphibians > Craugastoridae & Rain Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Walker’s Sierra FrogScientific Name: Geobatrachus walkeriCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Craugastoridae & Rain FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 0.7–1.0 in (18–25 mm)Weight: 0.04–0.10 oz (1.2–2.8 g)Lifespan: Estimated 4–7 years in...