Wildlife Species Library

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Striped Stingaree

Trygonoptera ovalis

Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...

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Suckermouth Minnow

Phenacobius mirabilis

A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...

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Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...

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Surf Smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...

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Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...

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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...

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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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Taillight Shiner

Notropis maculatus

A shimmering jewel of Southern slow-waters, the Taillight Shiner is easily identified by the bold black 'beacon' at t...

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Tailspot Blenny

Ecsenius stigmatura

With its neon 'eyeliner' and curious personality, the Tailspot Blenny is the tiny, coppery star of the Western Pacifi...

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Talbot's Demoiselle

Chrysiptera talboti

With its striking yellow face and deep purple body, Talbot's Demoiselle is a miniature jewel of the Indo-Pacific reef...

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Tarakihi

Nemadactylus macropterus

The Tarakihi is a silver icon of the South Pacific, easily recognized by the striking black 'saddle' across its shoul...

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Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

With its shimmering pinstripes of gold and a friendly, schooling nature, the Tarwhine is a silver treasure of our coa...

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Tasselled Anglerfish

Rhycherus filamentosus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Anglerfish 'walks' along the Australian seafloor using its fins like l...

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Tasselled Wobbegong

Eucrossorhinus dasypogon

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Wobbegong is a carpet shark that blends perfectly into the coral reef....

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Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...

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Thornback Skate

Raja clavata

The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...

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Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

A shimmering silver resident of America's waterways, the Threadfin Shad is the energetic pulse of the lake. Recogniza...

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Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...

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Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...

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Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...

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Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

The tiger of the sea is a master of camouflage and a legendary scavenger. Recognizable by its iconic stripes and blun...

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Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible serpentine grace, the Tiger Snakemoray is one of the reef's most ...

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Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

The Tomtate is the shimmering socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its bold yellow racing stripe and signat...

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Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

The shimmering acrobat of the Pacific shallows, the Topsmelt Silverside brings a flash of brilliant silver to coastal...

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Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

The Torrent Sculpin is a master of disguise, hugging the rocky floors of the Pacific Northwest's wildest rivers. With...

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Torrent Sucker

Thoburnia rhothoeca

A master of the mountain rapids, the Torrent Sucker thrives in the swiftest currents of the Appalachian highlands. Th...

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Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...

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Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

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Two-banded Seabream

Diplodus prayensis

The Two-banded Seabream is a shimmering, striped jewel found only in the crystal-clear waters of Cape Verde. Its bold...

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Umatilla Dace

Rhinichthys umatilla

A master of the Pacific Northwest's rushing currents, the Umatilla Dace is a hardy survivor of the Columbia River bas...

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Variable Triplefin

Forsterygion varium

The Variable Triplefin is the bold sentry of the New Zealand reef, a small fish with a big personality that can chang...

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Varied Carpetshark

Parascyllium variolatum

Adorned with a striking 'necklace' of spots, the Varied Carpetshark is a shy, nocturnal beauty of Australia's souther...

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Vermilion Rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

A masterpiece of the deep Pacific, the Vermilion Rockfish is famous for its stunning red scales and long-lived nature...

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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...

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Walleye

Sander vitreus

The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...

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Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...