Pemba Flying Fox

Mammals > Chiroptera

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pemba Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus voeltzkowiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 5.9–6.7 in (15–17 cm); Wingspan: 3.3–4.1 ft (1.0–1.25 m)Weight: 15.5–22.9 oz (440–650 g)Lifespan: 15–25 years in protected island...

Kilombero Cisticola

Birds > Songbirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kilombero CisticolaScientific Name: Cisticola bakerorumCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SongbirdsSize: Body length: 4.7–5.1 in (12–13 cm); Wingspan: 6.8–7.5 in (17–19 cm)Weight: 0.49–0.63 oz (14–18 g)Lifespan: 5–7 years in wild wetland habitatsDiet:...

Kihansi Spray Toad

Amphibians > True Toads & Bufonidae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kihansi Spray ToadScientific Name: Nectophrynoides asperginisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: True Toads & BufonidaeSize: Body length: 0.6–0.9 in (1.5–2.3 cm)Weight: 0.02–0.05 oz (0.5–1.5 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in specialized humid...

Big-eyed Tree Frog

Amphibians > Tree Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Big-eyed Tree FrogScientific Name: Leptopelis vermiculatusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Tree FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 2.0–3.4 in (5.0–8.6 cm); females significantly larger than malesWeight: 0.8–1.8 oz (22–50 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in...

Williams’ Dwarf Gecko

Reptiles > Lizards and Geckos

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Williams’ Dwarf GeckoScientific Name: Lygodactylus williamsiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Lizards and GeckosSize: Total length 6 to 9 cm; snout-vent length 3 to 4.5 cmWeight: 2 to 4 gLifespan: 3 to 6 yearsDiet:...