Wildlife Species Library

Fish

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...

Fish

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

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

Birds

Spix's Guan

Penelope jacquacu

The iconic 'forest turkey' of the Amazon, Spix's Guan is a master of the canopy known for its striking red throat and...

Birds

Spix's Macaw

Cyanopsitta spixii

The Spix's Macaw is a symbol of hope and persistence, recently returned to the Brazilian wild after being extinct in ...

Insects

Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar

The Spongy Moth is one of nature's most resilient survivors, famous for its striking larvae and the day-flying antics...

Fish

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...

Birds

Spot-breasted Ibis

Bostrychia rara

A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...

Birds

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis

A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...

Birds

Spot-throated Hummingbird

Thaumasius taczanowskii

A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...

Insects

Spot-winged Glider

Pantala hymenaea

The ultimate aerial nomad, the Spot-winged Glider is a golden-hued pilot that travels thousands of miles on the wind....

Fish

Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

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

Fish

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...

Fish

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...

Fish

Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

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

Insects

Spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata

Often mistaken for a ladybug at a distance, the Spotted Asparagus Beetle is a vibrant, 12-spotted jewel of the summer...

Birds

Spotted Barbtail

Premnoplex brunnescens

A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...

Insects

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

With its neon-green coat and twelve bold black spots, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a striking garden visitor that i...

Birds

Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...

Birds

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...

Fish

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 ...

Insects

Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid

Eulachnus agilis

Meet the sprinter of the insect world. The Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid is a leopard-spotted speedster that brings...

Birds

Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...

Mammals

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...

Fish

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...

Birds

Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

The Spotted Owl is the silent guardian of the West's ancient forests. With its iconic dark eyes and intricate spotted...

Birds

Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...

Fish

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...

Fish

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...

Birds

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...

Mammals

Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

The Spotted Seal is the speckled sentinel of the North Pacific. Perfectly adapted for life on the edge of the ice, th...

Fish

Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

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

Fish

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...

Birds

Spotted Tanager

Ixothraupis punctata

Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...

Birds

Spotted Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum maculatum

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...

Birds

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...

Birds

Sprague's Pipit

Anthus spragueii

A master of the open skies and hidden grasses, Sprague's Pipit is the elusive ghost of the North American prairie, kn...