Wildlife Species Library

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Grey Angelfish

Pomacanthus arcuatus

The Grey Angelfish is the 'friendly face' of the Atlantic reefs, known for its curious personality and striking silve...

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Grey Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium griseum

The Grey Bamboo Shark is a graceful, bottom-dwelling resident of the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs. Known for its 'walki...

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Grey Morwong

Nemadactylus douglasii

A shimmering icon of the Southwestern Pacific, the Grey Morwong is a master of the reef-sand interface. With its dist...

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Grey Reef Shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

The Grey Reef Shark is the sleek, social sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs. Known for its distinct black-edged tail ...

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Grey Triggerfish

Balistes capriscus

A clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, the Grey Triggerfish uses a unique locking spine and 'water-jet' hunting ta...

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Grey Wrasse

Symphodus cinereus

A subtle beauty of the Mediterranean shallows, the Grey Wrasse is a master of camouflage and a dedicated nest-builder...

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Grooved Mullet

Chelon dumerili

A shimmering acrobat of the African coastlines, the Grooved Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and its i...

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Guachanche Barracuda

Sphyraena guachancho

A sleek and shimmering predator of the Atlantic shallows, the Guachanche Barracuda is a master of the high-speed ambu...

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Guam Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes guamensis

A phantom of the reef, the Guam Scorpionfish blends into the coral with uncanny precision. This nocturnal specialist ...

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Gulf Menhaden

Brevoortia patronus

Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...

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Gulf Smooth-hound

Mustelus sinusmexicanus

A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...

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Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...

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Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...

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Hairy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes hirsutus

The Hairy Scorpionfish is the ultimate master of reef camouflage, covered in delicate skin filaments that help it van...

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Halavi's Guitarfish

Glaucostegus halavi

A master of disguise that bridges the world between sharks and rays. Often called the 'Halavi Shark-Ray,' this critic...

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Haller's Round Ray

Urobatis halleri

A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...

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Hickory Shad

Alosa mediocris

The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...

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Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

The Hogfish is a master of the Western Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its pig-like snout and flowing dorsal spi...

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Honeycomb Cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

A geometric masterpiece of the Caribbean, the Honeycomb Cowfish is a living box-shaped wonder. With its distinctive '...

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Honeycomb Moray

Muraena melanotis

A striking master of disguise in the Atlantic reefs, the Honeycomb Moray is easily recognized by its beautiful reticu...

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Honeycomb rockfish

Sebastes umbrosus

Adorned with a striking geometric pattern that gives it its name, the Honeycomb rockfish is a master of the Southern ...

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Honeycomb Whipray

Himantura undulata

Discover the mesmerizing patterns of the Honeycomb Whipray, a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific's shallow seas...

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Hooded Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium strahani

The Hooded Carpetshark is a rare 'walking' shark found only in the reefs of Papua New Guinea. With its distinctive da...

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Horn Shark

Heterodontus francisci

Meet the seafloor specialist with a pig-like snout and defensive spines. The Horn Shark is a docile, nocturnal wander...

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Hornyhead Chub

Nocomis biguttatus

A master mason of the underwater world, the Hornyhead Chub is famous for building massive stone nests that support en...

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Horse-eye Jack

Caranx latus

A silver lightning bolt of the Atlantic, the Horse-eye Jack is a master of the hunt. Distinguished by its oversized e...

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Horseshoe Leatherjacket

Meuschenia hippocrepis

Defined by its striking blue iridescence and a signature horseshoe mark, this inquisitive filefish is a master of the...

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Houndfish

Tylosurus crocodilus

The Houndfish is the undisputed giant of the needlefish family, a silver-scaled hunter that skims the surface of trop...

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Humpnose Bigeye Bream

Monotaxis grandoculis

With its iconic oversized eyes and rugged, humped profile, the Humpnose Bigeye Bream is a master of the nocturnal ree...

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Hyrtl's Catfish

Neosilurus hyrtlii

A hardy survivor of the Australian outback, Hyrtl's Catfish is a fascinating, eel-like tandan that thrives in some of...

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Indian Ocean Blue-spotted Maskray

Neotrygon indica

A striking bottom-dweller of the tropical Indian Ocean, the Blue-spotted Maskray is famous for its vivid cerulean spo...

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Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major

Abudefduf vaigiensis

The Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major is a bold, striped sentinel of the reef, known for its fearless personality and strik...

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Indonesian Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium hasseltii

A master of the nocturnal reef, the Indonesian Bamboo Shark is famous for 'walking' across the seafloor on its fins. ...

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Inland Silverside

Menidia beryllina

A shimmering marvel of North American shallows, the Inland Silverside is a master of the school. Its translucent body...

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Ironcolor Shiner

Alburnops chalybaeus

A striking minnow of the American coastal plains, the ironcolor shiner is easily identified by the bold black stripe ...

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Island Jack

Ferdauia orthogrammus

An elegant and fast-moving predator of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Jack is easily recognized by its golden spots and...