Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...
Walleye
Sander vitreus
The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...
Warpaint Shiner
Coccotis coccogenis
With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...
Warty Anglerfish
Antennarius maculatus
Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...
Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...
Weed Shiner
Alburnops texanus
A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...
Weedy Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis cirrosa
A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...
Western Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys obtusus
Meet the Western Blacknose Dace, the sleek 'racing stripe' minnow of North America's clear-running streams. These sma...
Western Gregory
Plectroglyphidodon obreptus
The feisty 'farmer' of the shallow reef, the Western Gregory is a small fish with a massive personality. Watch as thi...
Western Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
The ultimate backyard survivor, the Western Mosquitofish is a tiny powerhouse known for its voracious appetite for pe...
Western Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena sumptuosa
A master of disguise found in the rugged waters of Western Australia, the Western Red Scorpionfish is the ultimate am...
Western Tubenose Goby
Proterorhinus semilunaris
With snorkel-like nostrils and a suction-cup belly, the Western Tubenose Goby is a fascinating master of the riverbed...
Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
The Whale Shark is the ocean's largest fish, a docile filter-feeder that carries a galaxy of stars on its back. These...
Whiskery Shark
Furgaleus macki
Meet the 'whiskered' specialist of the Australian reefs. This unique houndshark is a master of the seafloor, easily i...
White Bass
Morone chrysops
A shimmering silver powerhouse of the inland waterways, the White Bass is famous for its dramatic spring migrations a...
White Croaker
Genyonemus lineatus
Meet the 'King of the Pier,' a silvery bottom-dweller known for its unique vocalizations and social schooling habits....
White-eyed Moray
Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...
White Grunt
Haemulon plumierii
The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...
White Perch
Morone americana
A shimmering silver resident of coastal and inland waters, the White Perch is a social and hardy fish that brings dyn...
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
The 'Ghost of the Kelp,' the White Seabass is a majestic, iridescent predator that haunts the underwater forests of t...
White Seabream
Diplodus lineatus
A shimmering specter of the Atlantic reefs, the White Seabream is a master of the Cape Verde surf. With its signature...
White-spotted Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium plagiosum
The White-spotted Bamboo Shark is a gentle, nocturnal 'walker' of the reef flats. With its striking starry pattern an...
White-spotted Guitarfish
Rhinobatos albomaculatus
A mesmerizing blend of shark-like power and ray-like grace, the White-spotted Guitarfish is a hidden gem of the West ...
White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
South Africa's 'Silver Ghost' is a master of the surf and a specialist of the sandy shallows. Endangered and endemic,...
White Stumpnose
Rhabdosargus globiceps
The White Stumpnose is the silver ghost of Southern Africa’s coastal waters, a master of the surf zone known for its ...
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
The unassuming White Sucker is the freshwater world's most successful recycler. With its specialized suction mouth an...
Whiteface Waspfish
Paracentropogon longispinis
A master of underwater disguise, the Whiteface Waspfish perfectly mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators and a...
Whitefin Sharksucker
Echeneis neucratoides
The Whitefin Sharksucker is the ocean's ultimate opportunist, featuring a specialized suction disk that allows it to ...
Whitemargin Moray
Gymnothorax albimarginatus
A phantom of the deep reef, the Whitemargin Moray is easily identified by the striking pearlescent trim on its fins a...
Whitespotted Filefish
Cantherhines macrocerus
A kaleidoscopic wonder of the Atlantic reefs, the whitespotted filefish is a shy master of disguise. Known for its sa...
Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
The ultimate reef insider, the Whitetip Reef Shark is a master of the coral labyrinth. Known for its peaceful daytime...
Widow Rockfish
Sebastes entomelas
A master of the midwater, the Widow Rockfish is a brassy-colored socialite of the Pacific's deep rocky reefs. Once a ...
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