Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Striped Mullet
Chelon tricuspidens
An iconic resident of South Africa's muddy estuaries, the Striped Mullet is a silver-scaled acrobat known for its soc...
Striped Parrotfish
Scarus iseri
The Striped Parrotfish is a colorful Caribbean icon known for its unique 'beak' and its vital role in keeping coral r...
Striped Seabream
Lithognathus mormyrus
A shimmering visitor of the sandy shallows, the Striped Seabream is famous for its bold personality and striking pins...
Striped Shiner
Luxilus chrysocephalus
A shimmering resident of North America's clear-water creeks, the Striped Shiner is a master of mid-stream agility. Kn...
Striped Stingaree
Trygonoptera ovalis
Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...
Suckermouth Minnow
Phenacobius mirabilis
A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...
Sunshinefish
Chromis insolata
A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...
Surf Smelt
Hypomesus pretiosus
The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...
Swellshark
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...
Swordspine Rockfish
Sebastes ensifer
Hiding in the deep, rocky crevices of the Pacific, the Swordspine Rockfish is a master of camouflage known for its im...
Swordspine Snook
Centropomus ensiferus
The most compact member of the snook family, the Swordspine Snook is recognized by its namesake blade-like spine and ...
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