Reptiles > Snakes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wood-Mason’s ShieldtailScientific Name: Uropeltis woodmasoniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 7.8–11.4 in (20–29 cm); Tail length: 0.4–0.6 in (1.0–1.5 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild...
Fish > Pufferfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dwarf PufferfishScientific Name: Carinotetraodon travancoricusCategory: FishSubcategory: PufferfishSize: Adult length: 0.8–1.4 in (2.0–3.5 cm); the smallest pufferfish species on EarthWeight: 0.05–0.15 oz (1.5–4.0 g)Lifespan: 4–6 years in...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whitaker’s Sand BoaScientific Name: Eryx whitakeriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 22–33 in (55–84 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 19–29 in (48–74 cm)Weight: 12–24 oz (340–680 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in fossorial...
Mammals > Carnivora
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Nilgiri MartenScientific Name: Martes gwatkinsiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoraSize: Head-body length: 22–26 in (55–65 cm); Tail length: 16–18 in (40–45 cm)Weight: 4.4–6.6 lb (2.0–3.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild montane forestsDiet:...
Amphibians > Anura
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Nilgiri Bush FrogScientific Name: Raorchestes tinniensCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: AnuraSize: Snout-vent length: 0.8–1.1 in (20–28 mm)Weight: 0.05–0.11 oz (1.5–3.2 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in moist high-elevation cloud forestsDiet:...
