Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
6 species
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 ...
Cape Rock Lobster
Jasus lalandii
The spiny sentinel of the Atlantic kelp forests, the Cape Rock Lobster is a master of the rocky reef. With its brilli...
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...
Common Squat Lobster
Iridonida pusilla
A vibrant dweller of the Indo-Pacific depths, the Common Squat Lobster is a master of crevice living and agile underw...
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