Limb-deprived Fine-lined Slider

Reptiles > Skinks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Limb-deprived Fine-lined SliderScientific Name: Lerista amelesCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SkinksSize: Snout-vent length: 2.0–2.8 in (5.0–7.0 cm); total length: 3.5–4.7 in (9.0–12.0 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2.0–4.0 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in...

Coast Mole

Mammals > Moles & Shrews

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Coast MoleScientific Name: Scapanus orariusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Moles & ShrewsSize: Total length 15 to 19 cm (5.9 to 7.5 in); tail length 3 to 4.5 cm (1.2 to 1.8 in)Weight: 50 to 90 g (1.8 to 3.2 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in the...

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Mammals > Insectivores

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Short-tailed ShrewScientific Name: Blarina brevicaudaType: Mammal (Soricidae / Eulipotyphla)Size: Total length 10–14 cm (3.9–5.5 in); tail 1.8–3 cm (0.7–1.2 in)Weight: 15–30 g (0.5–1.1 oz)Lifespan: 1–1.5 years in the wildDiet:...

Small-mouthed Salamander

Amphibians > Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Small-mouthed SalamanderScientific Name: Ambystoma texanumCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: SalamandersSize: Total length 11 to 18 cm (4.5 to 7 in); stout body with a tiny, conical head and narrow muzzleWeight: 10 to 22 gLifespan: 10 to 15 years...

Plains Spadefoot Toad

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Plains Spadefoot ToadScientific Name: Spea bombifronsCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsRange: Central North America, throughout the Great Plains from southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, south through the United States...