Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

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

Birds

Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Meet the dapper resident of the African shoreline. With its signature double-black breast bands and vivid red eye-rin...

Insects

Three-lined Potato Beetle

Lema daturaphila

A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Three-lined Potato Beetle is known for its bold racing stripes and its u...

Birds

Three-striped Warbler

Basileuterus tristriatus

A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...

Fish

Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

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

Birds

Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

The Thrush Nightingale is the hidden virtuoso of the damp thicket, possessing a voice that can fill a forest and a pl...

Mammals

Tibetan Gazelle

Procapra picticaudata

The Tibetan Gazelle is a pint-sized master of the high-altitude steppe, easily identified by its unique heart-shaped ...

Mammals

Tibetan Macaque

Macaca thibetana

The Tibetan Macaque is a shaggy-haired mountain dweller known for its expressive face and complex social life. One of...

Fish

Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

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

Fish

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...

Fish

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...

Fish

Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

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

Insects

Tile-horned Prionus

Prionus imbricornis

A nocturnal giant with architecturally stunning antennae, the Tile-horned Prionus is one of North America's most impr...

Insects

Tobacco Budworm Moth

Chloridea virescens

A delicate visitor of the night, the Tobacco Budworm Moth features subtle green hues and elegant stripes. While often...

Birds

Toco Toucan

Ramphastos toco

Meet the flamboyant icon of the South American tropics. With its oversized orange beak and curious personality, the T...

Birds

Tody Motmot

Hylomanes momotula

Meet the Tody Motmot, the miniature, racquet-less wonder of the Central American understory. Small in size but big on...

Insects

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus tomentosus

The Tomentose Burying Beetle is the golden-haired undertaker of the forest floor. With its striking orange-on-black p...

Fish

Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

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

Birds

Topknot Pigeon

Lopholaimus antarcticus

Meet the 'Flock-Pigeon' of the rainforest canopy. The Topknot Pigeon is a spectacular, crested wanderer that brings a...

Fish

Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

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

Mammals

Toque Macaque

Macaca sinica

Endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, the Toque Macaque is famous for its 'toque' hairstyle and sharp intelligence. The...

Fish

Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

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

Fish

Torrent Sucker

Thoburnia rhothoeca

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

Mammals

Townsend's Chipmunk

Neotamias townsendii

The largest and most elusive chipmunk of the Pacific Northwest, the Townsend's Chipmunk is a master of the mossy unde...

Mammals

Townsend's Mole

Scapanus townsendii

Meet the subterranean powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. As the largest mole in North America, the Townsend's Mole ...

Birds

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

The Townsend's Solitaire is a master of the high-country winter, a silvery-gray thrush that defends its berries with ...

Mammals

Townsend's Vole

Microtus townsendii

The largest vole in North America, the Townsend's Vole is a master of the hidden meadow. Often heard but rarely seen,...

Birds

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

A flash of gold in the evergreen shadows, the Townsend's Warbler is a master of the high canopy. With its striking bl...

Birds

Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

A master of the woodland edge, the Tree Pipit is famous for its spectacular 'parachute' song flight. This elegant tra...

Fish

Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

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

Insects

Triangle Plume Moth

Platyptilia gonodactyla

With wings like feathery fans and a silhouette like a tiny aircraft, the Triangle Plume Moth is one of the most archi...

Birds

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

The most social songbird of the West, the Tricolored Blackbird is a master of life in the colony. Distinguished by th...

Insects

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Bombus ternarius

With its signature sunset-orange belt and industrious nature, the Tricolored Bumble Bee is one of the most striking p...

Birds

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Meet the 'Lady of the Waters,' a slender and elegant hunter famous for its high-energy fishing dance. With its unique...

Birds

Trindade Petrel

Pterodroma arminjoniana

A master of the Atlantic winds, the Trindade Petrel is a rare and striking seabird known for its acrobatic flight and...

Birds

Trinidad Euphonia

Euphonia trinitatis

The Trinidad Euphonia is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and song, famous for its love of mistletoe and its ability ...