Indus Valley Bullfrog

Amphibians > Dicroglossidae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Indus Valley BullfrogScientific Name: Hoplobatrachus tigerinusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: DicroglossidaeSize: Snout-vent length: 4.5–6.7 in (11.5–17.0 cm); Large females up to 7.5 in (19 cm)Weight: 10.5–21.0 oz (300–600 g)Lifespan: 6–10...

Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Indian Narrow-headed Softshell TurtleScientific Name: Chitra indicaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TurtlesSize: Carapace: 35–45 in (90–115 cm); Total length: up to 5 ft (1.5 m)Weight: 150–265 lb (70–120 kg)Lifespan: 50–70+ years in wildDiet:...

Indian Flying Fox

Mammals > Fruit Bats

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Indian Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus mediusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Fruit BatsSize: Head-body length: 8–11.5 in (20–29 cm); Wingspan: 4.0–4.9 ft (1.2–1.5 m)Weight: 2.0–3.5 lb (0.9–1.6 kg); one of the world’s largest bat...

Green Vine Snake

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Green Vine SnakeScientific Name: Ahaetulla nasutaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 3.5–5.5 ft (1.1–1.7 m); extremely slender body diameter (< 0.6 in / 1.5 cm)Weight: 3.5–8.0 oz (100–230 g); lightweight arboreal...

Brown Vine Snake

Reptiles > Squamata

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brown Vine SnakeScientific Name: Ahaetulla pulverulentaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 36–58 in (90–148 cm)Weight: 2.8–6.0 oz (80–170 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in tropical moist forest habitatsDiet: Carnivore (arboreal...