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Shortjaw Cisco
Fish

Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

Shortjaw kokopu
Fish

Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

Shovelnose Guitarfish
Fish

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

Silky Shark
Fish

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

Silver Lamprey
Fish

Silver Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....

Silver Perch
Fish

Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...

Silver Redhorse
Fish

Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...

Silver Shiner
Fish

Silver Shiner

Notropis photogenis

Often called the 'trout of the minnow world,' the Silver Shiner is a shimmering, high-energy acrobat found in our cle...

Silver Trevally
Fish

Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx georgianus

A shimmering icon of the Southern Hemisphere's coastal waters, the Silver Trevally is a master of speed and social co...

Silver Weakfish
Fish

Silver Weakfish

Cynoscion nothus

The Silver Weakfish is the 'ghost of the estuary,' a shimmering, drum-beating predator that haunts coastal docks and ...

Silverband Shiner
Fish

Silverband Shiner

Paranotropis shumardi

A shimmering jewel of the Mississippi, the Silverband Shiner is a master of the deep river current. With its brillian...

Silverjaw Minnow
Fish

Silverjaw Minnow

Ericymba buccata

The Silverjaw Minnow is a shimmering treasure of the stream bed, easily recognized by the unique 'silver windows' on ...

Silvertip Shark
Fish

Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Commanding the deep reef with grace and authority, the Silvertip Shark is a masterpiece of evolution. Easily identifi...

Sixband Angelfish
Fish

Sixband Angelfish

Pomacanthus sexstriatus

A shy giant of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Sixband Angelfish is a master of camouflage and grace. With its striking b...

Sixspine Leatherjacket
Fish

Sixspine Leatherjacket

Meuschenia freycineti

With its sandpaper skin and vibrant orange spots, the Sixspine Leatherjacket is a charismatic icon of the Australian ...

Skipjack Shad
Fish

Skipjack Shad

Alosa chrysochloris

Meet the 'Tennessee Tarpon,' an acrobatic powerhouse of the river. Known for leaping through the air and its brillian...

Skipjack Tuna
Fish

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

The ultimate sprinter of the seas, the Skipjack Tuna is a marvel of evolution and speed. With its iconic racing strip...

Slimy Sculpin
Fish

Slimy Sculpin

Cottus cognatus

Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...

Slippery Dick
Fish

Slippery Dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...

Small Electric Ray
Fish

Small Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...

Small Red Scorpionfish
Fish

Small Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena notata

A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...

Small-spotted Catshark
Fish

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

Smalleyed Skate
Fish

Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

Smallmouth Grunt
Fish

Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

Smallscale Fat Snook
Fish

Smallscale Fat Snook

Centropomus parallelus

A deep-bodied master of disguise, the Smallscale Fat Snook lurks within the shadows of mangrove roots and dock piling...

Smallscale Scorpionfish
Fish

Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

Smalltooth Sawfish
Fish

Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

Smooth Anglerfish
Fish

Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...

Snake Blenny
Fish

Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

Snowflake Moray
Fish

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

Snubnose Garfish
Fish

Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

Sockeye Salmon
Fish

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations right in your local waterways. The Sockeye Salmon's dramatic tran...

South Seas Demoiselle
Fish

South Seas Demoiselle

Chrysiptera taupou

The South Seas Demoiselle is a tiny bolt of sapphire lightning that brings a splash of neon color to the western Paci...

Southern Eagle Ray
Fish

Southern Eagle Ray

Myliobatis tenuicaudata

Witness the 'birds of the sea' as they glide effortlessly through coastal shallows. With their shimmering blue-spotte...

Southern Fiddler
Fish

Southern Fiddler

Trygonorrhina dumerilii

The Southern Fiddler Ray is the ornate 'Banjo Shark' of Australia's southern coast, known for its intricate patterns ...

Southern Garfish
Fish

Southern Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

The Southern Garfish is a shimmering, acrobatic resident of southern coastal waters, instantly recognizable by its un...

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