Blind Velvet Worm

Invertebrates > Onychophora

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blind Velvet WormScientific Name: Tasmanipatus anophthalmusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: OnychophoraSize: Body length: 1.5–2.8 in (3.8–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.01–0.04 oz (0.3–1.2 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in moist rotting wood microclimatesDiet:...

Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Crayfish

Invertebrates > Crayfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tasmanian Giant Freshwater CrayfishScientific Name: Astacopsis gouldiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrayfishSize: Total length: Up to 80 cm (31 in); commonly 40–50 cm (16–20 in)Weight: Up to 5–6 kg (11–13 lb); historically reported up to 6...