Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
7 species
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...
Painted Spiny Lobster
Panulirus versicolor
A masterpiece of marine evolution, the Painted Spiny Lobster sports a psychedelic coat of blue, green, and striped pa...
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...
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