Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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American Lobster
Homarus americanus
The heavyweight champion of the Atlantic coast, the American Lobster is a fascinating architect of the seafloor known...
Asian Shore Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the coastline, the Asian Shore Crab is easily identified by its square shell and 'zebra-st...
Atlantic Blue Crab
Callinectes sapidus
The sapphire-clawed sovereign of the salt marsh, the Atlantic Blue Crab is as famous for its aggressive personality a...
Atlantic Ghost Crab
Ocypode quadrata
A master of camouflage and the fastest sprinter on the sand, the Atlantic Ghost Crab is the moonlit guardian of the A...
Atlantic Mud Crab
Panopeus herbstii
The Atlantic Mud Crab is the heavyweight champion of the marsh, sporting powerful black-tipped claws designed to crus...
Atlantic Sand Crab
Emerita talpoida
The invisible engineers of the shoreline, Atlantic Sand Crabs are master burrowers that dance with the tides. Watch t...
Baltic prawn
Palaemon adspersus
A master of disguise within the seagrass, the Baltic prawn is a vital member of the coastal ecosystem. Known for its ...
Bay Ghost Shrimp
Neotrypaea californiensis
The pale, hardworking architect of the Pacific mudflats, the Bay Ghost Shrimp spends its life engineering a hidden wo...
Bay Prawn
Metapenaeus bennettae
The Bay Prawn is the hidden gem of eastern Australian waterways, famous for its 'greasy' texture and vibrant green ta...
Blue Mud Shrimp
Upogebia pugettensis
The Blue Mud Shrimp is a master architect of the West Coast's muddy shores. These fascinating 'mud lobsters' build co...
Brown Tiger Prawn
Penaeus esculentus
Meet the 'Tiger of the Reef,' a master of camouflage that rules the Australian seafloor under the cover of darkness. ...
California Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
The California Spiny Lobster is the 'red ghost' of the Pacific kelp forests. Lacking the heavy claws of its Atlantic ...
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
The Caribbean Spiny Lobster is a master of the night, known for its vibrant spotted shell and the incredible 'conga l...
Common Prawn
Palaemon serratus
The ghost of the rocky shore, the Common Prawn is a master of transparency and agility. Watch as these striped scaven...
Common Shore Crab
Paragrapsus gaimardii
The resilient 'janitor' of the Australian coast, this mottled crustacean is a master of the intertidal zone. Watch as...
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
A coastal icon of the Pacific Northwest, the Dungeness Crab is as famous for its sweet meat as it is for its fascinat...
Eastern King Prawn
Penaeus plebejus
A master of the Australian coastline, the Eastern King Prawn is famous for its striking blue-tipped tail and its epic...
Eastern school shrimp
Metapenaeus macleayi
A staple of Australia's eastern estuaries, the Eastern school shrimp is a master of camouflage that comes to life und...
European Green Crab
Carcinus maenas
A champion of the intertidal zone, the European Green Crab is a master of survival. With its five-spined shell and in...
European lobster
Homarus gammarus
Meet the sapphire sentinel of the seabed. The European lobster is a master of the rocky Atlantic coast, famous for it...
Flatback Mud Crab
Eurypanopeus depressus
A hidden gem of the Atlantic coast, the Flatback Mud Crab is a master of the oyster reef. Though small in stature, th...
Giant Ghost Shrimp
Neotrypaea gigas
The pale, hardworking architect of the Pacific mudflats. The Giant Ghost Shrimp builds hidden underground cities bene...
Lesser Blue Crab
Callinectes similis
Meet the Lesser Blue Crab, the smaller and swifter relative of the famous Atlantic Blue Crab. A master of the salt ma...
Mangrove Tree Crab
Aratus pisonii
The ultimate arboreal acrobat of the coast, the Mangrove Tree Crab is a tiny powerhouse that lives its life high abov...
Norway lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Meet the architect of the deep-sea mudflats. The Norway lobster is a vibrant, coral-colored master of the Atlantic fl...
Ornate Blue Crab
Callinectes ornatus
Meet the Ornate Blue Crab, the smaller and more vibrant cousin of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Found dancing through the s...
Oyster Pea Crab
Zaops ostreum
The ultimate coastal hitchhiker, the Oyster Pea Crab lives a secret life of luxury hidden inside the shells of living...
Pacific Rock Crab
Romaleon antennarium
The heavy-hitter of the West Coast tide pools, the Pacific Rock Crab is a powerful predator recognizable by its brick...
Pacific Sand Crab
Emerita analoga
The invisible engineer of the shoreline, the Pacific Sand Crab lives its life in the blur of crashing waves and shift...
Pea Crab
Pinnotheres pisum
A tiny, translucent squatter that makes its home inside the shells of mussels and oysters. The Pea Crab is a master o...
Pink Shrimp
Penaeus duorarum
The 'Pink Gold' of the Gulf, this translucent crustacean is a master of disguise and a nocturnal engine of the coasta...
Purple Mottled Shore Crab
Cyclograpsus granulosus
A gem of the Australian rocky shores, the Purple Mottled Shore Crab is a swift and secretive scavenger. Its beautiful...
Purple Rock Crab
Leptograpsus variegatus
The ultimate coastal acrobat, the Purple Rock Crab brings a flash of royal color to the world's most rugged shoreline...
Red Rock Crab
Cancer productus
Nicknamed the 'Pearl of the Pacific Northwest,' the Red Rock Crab is a crimson-colored powerhouse of the West Coast t...
Regal Slipper Lobster
Arctides regalis
Meet the 'ula-papapa'—a master of disguise cloaked in royal purple and orange. This secretive crustacean swaps tradit...
Ridged Slipper Lobster
Scyllarides nodifer
The ultimate master of marine disguise, the Ridged Slipper Lobster swaps flashy claws for a heavy-duty, armored shell...
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