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The Living Encyclopedia
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amphibian
Rubber Eel
Typhlonectes natans
Typhlonectes natans, called the rubber eel or Rio Rauca caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Typhlonectidae found in Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Trinidad and Tobago. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and rivers. T. natans is commonly kept as an aquarium pet, and is sometimes sold as a "fish" in aquarium stores.
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amphibian
Surinam Horned Frog
Ceratophrys cornuta
The Surinam horned frog, also known as Amazonian horned frog, is a bulky frog measuring up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) found in the northern part of South America. It has an exceptionally wide mouth, and has horn-like projections above its eyes. Females lay up to 1,000 eggs at a time, and wrap them around aquatic plants. The frog eats other frogs, fish, lizards, and mice. Tadpoles of the Surinam horned frog attack each other soon after being hatched. This species was once considered the same species as Ceratophrys ornata. This dispute was later settled because the Surinam Horned frog inhabits a different habitat than its smaller cousin and does not interbreed with it in the wild. This species has been known to prey upon the other species of horned frog, especially the northern race of Ceratophrys ornata.
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amphibian
Cranwell's Horned Frog
Ceratophrys cranwelli
Cranwell's horned frog, also called commonly the Chacoan horned frog, is a terrestrial frog in the family Ceratophryidae. The species is endemic to the dry Gran Chaco region of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. It, like other members of its genus, Ceratophrys, is commonly called the Pac-man frog, because of its resemblance to the video game character of the same name. Most adult specimens range from 8–13 cm (3.1–5.1 in) long and can weigh up to 0.5 kg (1.1 lb).
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amphibian
Fantasy Frog
Ceratophrys cornuta x cranwelli
Ceratophrys is a genus of frogs in the family Ceratophryidae. They are also known as South American horned frogs as well as Pacman frogs due to their characteristic round shape, horned brows, and large mouth, reminiscent of the video game character Pac-Man.
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reptile
File Snake
Acrochordus
The Acrochordidae, commonly known as wart snakes, Java wart snakes, file snakes, elephant trunk snakes, or dogface snakes are a monogeneric family of snakes. The sole genus Acrochordus are basal aquatic snakes found in Australia and tropical Asia, with three species recognized.
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reptile
Elephant Trunk Snake
Acrochordus javanicus
The elephant trunk snake or the Javan file snake, is a species of snake in the family Acrochordidae, a family which represents a group of primitive non-venomous aquatic snakes.
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reptile
Dragon Snake
Xenodermus javanicus
Xenodermus javanicus, also known as the dragon snake, Javan tubercle snake, Javan mudsnake, or rough-backed litter snake, is a small, non-venomous, semi-fossorial snake species belonging to the monotypic genus Xenodermus. This species is best known for their characteristic dorsal scales and interesting defense mechanism in which they stiffen their entire bodies when threatened. X. javanicus is nocturnal and subsists on a diet of frogs, tadpoles and small fish. They most often perish once placed into captivity; only a few herpetoculturists have been successful in keeping them.
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mammal
Gambian Pouch Rat
Cricetomys gambianus
The Gambian pouched rat, also commonly known as the African giant pouched rat, is a species of nocturnal pouched rat of the giant pouched rat genus Cricetomys, in the family Nesomyidae. It is among the largest muroids in the world, growing to about 0.9 m (3 ft) long, including the tail, which makes up half of its total length. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal to Kenya and from Angola to Mozambique from sea level to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). There are also some secluded populations in the south Zimbabwe and in South Africa.
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mammal
Four-Toed Hedgehog
Atelerix albiventris
The four-toed hedgehog, also known as the African pygmy hedgehog, is a species of hedgehog found throughout much of central and eastern Africa.
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mammal
Long-Eared Hedgehog
Hemiechinus auritus
The long-eared hedgehog is a species of hedgehog native to Central Asian countries and some countries of the Middle East. The long-eared hedgehog lives in burrows that it either makes or finds and is distinguished by its long ears. It is considered one of the smallest Middle Eastern hedgehogs. This hedgehog is insectivorous but may also feed on small vertebrates and plants. In captivity they can live for over 7 years. Wild hedgehogs have been found to carry Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick, which can transmit Boutonneuse fever.
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mammal
Lesser Tenrec
Echinops telfairi
Lesser Tenrec (Echinops telfairi)
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mammal
Squirrel Monkey
Saimiri
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri)
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mammal
Marmoset
Callitrichidae
Marmoset (Callitrichidae)
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mammal
Capuchin Monkey
Cebinae
Capuchin Monkey (Cebinae)
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mammal
Skunk
Mephitidae
Skunk (Mephitidae)
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plant
Ludwigia Repens
Ludwigia repens
Ludwigia Repens (Ludwigia repens)
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plant
Rotala Indica
Rotala indica
Rotala Indica (Rotala indica)
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plant
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala Rotundifolia (Rotala rotundifolia)
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plant
Bacopa Caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana
Bacopa Caroliniana (Bacopa caroliniana)
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Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa Monnieri (Bacopa monnieri)
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