Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
10 species
Australian Sawtail Catshark
Figaro boardmani
A masterpiece of deep-sea camouflage, the Australian Sawtail Catshark is defined by its ornate white-edged saddles an...
Blind Shark
Brachaelurus waddi
The ultimate survivor of the Australian tide pools, the blind shark is a hardy, nocturnal master of disguise. Known f...
Colclough's Shark
Brachaelurus colcloughi
A rare and striking carpet shark found only in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of northeastern Australia. Known for ...
Crested Hornshark
Heterodontus galeatus
With its dramatic 'eyebrows' and ancient lineage, the Crested Hornshark is one of Australia's most charismatic reef r...
Finetooth Shark
Carcharhinus isodon
A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...
Galápagos Shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
The undisputed ruler of the island reefs, the Galápagos shark is a bold, inquisitive apex predator that defines the r...
Gray Smooth-hound
Mustelus californicus
The Gray Smooth-hound is a sleek, harmless sentinel of the Pacific shallows. Spotless and streamlined, this elegant s...
Rusty Catshark
Halaelurus sellus
A pint-sized predator of the deep, the Rusty Catshark sports intricate saddle-like patterns that help it blend into t...
Southern Sawshark
Pristiophorus nudipinnis
A master of the seafloor, the Southern Sawshark uses its incredible toothy rostrum to navigate the dark depths of the...
Tawny Nurse Shark
Nebrius ferrugineus
The Tawny Nurse Shark is a social, nocturnal hunter of the Indo-Pacific reefs, famous for its ability to 'vacuum' pre...
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