Wildlife Species Library

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Southern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus erythrogaster

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Southern Redbelly Dace is famous for its neon-like stripes and the male...

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Southern Stingray

Hypanus americanus

The Southern Stingray is a master of camouflage, gliding through sun-drenched shallows and sandy flats with effortles...

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Spanish Hogfish

Bodianus rufus

With its stunning purple-and-gold coat, the Spanish Hogfish is the undisputed jewel of the Western Atlantic reefs. Wh...

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Speckled Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare

The Speckled Carpetshark is the ocean's most charismatic pedestrian, a tiny predator that walks across the reef on it...

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Speckled Dace

Rhinichthys osculus

The ultimate survivor of Western waters, the Speckled Dace is a master of adaptation found everywhere from desert spr...

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Speckled rockfish

Sebastes ovalis

A master of the deep-water reefs, the Speckled rockfish is easily identified by the thousands of tiny dark spots that...

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Spectacled Triplefin

Ruanoho whero

Meet the tiny sentinel of New Zealand's rocky reefs. With its distinctive blue-lined face and 'spectacled' eyes, the ...

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Spinetail Devil Ray

Mobula mobular

The Spinetail Devil Ray is a breathtaking ocean acrobat, known for its massive wingspan and its habit of leaping high...

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Spinner Shark

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic hunter. The Spinner Shark is famous for its high-speed vertical leaps and spiraling a...

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Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

The ocean's most sophisticated traveler, the Spiny Dogfish is a master of the deep. Recognizable by its white-spotted...

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Spoonhead Sculpin

Cottus ricei

The Spoonhead Sculpin is a master of the northern depths, sporting a uniquely flattened head and a coat of sharp pric...

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Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

A masterpiece of Caribbean color, the Spotfin Butterflyfish is easily identified by its sun-yellow fins and its cleve...

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Spotfin Croaker

Roncador stearnsii

A powerful swimmer of the Pacific surf, the Spotfin Croaker is a coastal icon known for its metallic sheen and the di...

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Spotfin Hogfish

Bodianus pulchellus

A vibrant jewel of the Atlantic reefs, the Spotfin Hogfish stands out with its stunning red-and-yellow gradient and a...

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Spottail Seabream

Diplodus holbrookii

Meet the "pinfish with a spot," a shimmering coastal regular that brings life to every pier and jetty. With its curio...

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Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

The Spottail Shiner is a shimmering sentinel of our freshwater shores, recognized by the bold black 'thumbprint' at t...

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Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The Spotted Eagle Ray is the undisputed 'bird of the sea,' famous for its stunning white-spotted pattern and the way ...

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Spotted Moray

Gymnothorax moringa

With its stunning 'leopard' spots and piercing gaze, the Spotted Moray is a master of the Atlantic's rocky shadows. T...

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Spotted Ribbonfish

Desmodema polystictum

A shimmering, silver phantom of the deep, the Spotted Ribbonfish is a rare marvel known for its polka-dot patterns an...

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Spotted Sand Bass

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

The undisputed king of the coastal bay, the Spotted Sand Bass is a master of camouflage and a favorite for underwater...

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Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Often called the 'Speckled Trout,' this iridescent predator is a master of the salt marsh. With its striking spots an...

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Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

With its striking rows of dark spots and unique vacuum-like mouth, the Spotted Sucker is a hidden gem of North Americ...

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Squarespot Rockfish

Sebastes hopkinsi

Dotted with unique geometric patterns, the Squarespot Rockfish is a social star of the Pacific's deep-water reefs. Th...

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Starry blenny

Salarias ramosus

Decked out in a constellation of white spots, the Starry blenny is the 'rock star' of the shallow reef. These express...

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Starry Rockfish

Sebastes constellatus

Adorned with a galaxy of tiny white spots, the Starry Rockfish is a vibrant jewel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This ...

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Starry Skate

Caliraja stellulata

A celestial wonder of the deep Pacific, the Starry Skate is named for the stunning constellation of sharp, star-shape...

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Starry Smooth-hound

Mustelus asterias

The Starry Smooth-hound is a graceful, spotted wanderer of the Atlantic's coastal shallows. Recognizable by its 'star...

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Stoplight Parrotfish

Sparisoma viride

The colorful architect of the Caribbean, the Stoplight Parrotfish is famous for its vibrant color shifts and its incr...

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Striped Anchovy

Anchoa hepsetus

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic coast, the Striped Anchovy is the engine of the ocean's food web. Recognized by i...

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

The Striped Bass is a silver-scaled icon of the Atlantic coast, celebrated by anglers and nature lovers alike for its...

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Striped Eel Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

The Striped Eel Catfish is a striking marine navigator known for its mesmerizing schooling 'balls' and bold, longitud...

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Striped Killifish

Fundulus majalis

The Striped Killifish is a resilient icon of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking patterns and incredible abili...

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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...

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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...

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Striped Seabream

Lithognathus mormyrus

A shimmering visitor of the sandy shallows, the Striped Seabream is famous for its bold personality and striking pins...

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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...