Wildlife Species Library

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African Moonfish

Selene dorsalis

Witness the shimmering 'Phantom of the Atlantic.' With its paper-thin profile and metallic silver armor, the African ...

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African Pompano

Alectis ciliaris

The African Pompano is a shimmering ghost of the tropical reefs, recognizable by its steep profile and brilliant silv...

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Alabama Hog Sucker

Hypentelium etowanum

A master of the riffles, the Alabama Hog Sucker uses its specialized 'vacuum' mouth to navigate the rocky currents of...

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Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Albacore is famous for its remarkably long fins and its tireless journeys across the...

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Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

Witness the silver tide of the Alewife, a resilient wanderer that bridges the gap between the deep ocean and our loca...

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Almaco Jack

Seriola rivoliana

A sleek, deep-water powerhouse, the Almaco Jack is a prize of the open ocean. With its distinctive high-profile fin a...

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Alpine Galaxias

Galaxias paucispondylus

A slender ghost of the Southern Alps, the Alpine Galaxias is a resilient survivor of New Zealand's coldest, highest s...

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Amazon Molly

Poecilia formosa

Meet the Amazon molly, the world’s first-discovered asexual vertebrate. This all-female species uses a unique form of...

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American Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron appendix

A harmless and ancient resident of North American streams, the American Brook Lamprey is a master of the hidden world...

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American Eel

Anguilla rostrata

A mysterious traveler of both salt and fresh water, the American Eel is a master of camouflage and one of nature's mo...

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American Gizzard Shad

Dorosoma cepedianum

A shimmering cornerstone of North American waterways, the American Gizzard Shad is a master of the school. With its s...

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American Pickerel

Esox americanus

A pint-sized predator with a lightning-fast strike, the American Pickerel is the hidden king of the backyard pond. Di...

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American Sand Lance

Ammodytes americanus

The American Sand Lance is the shimmering 'hidden' hero of the Atlantic coast, famous for its incredible ability to v...

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American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

Meet the 'Founding Fish' of the Americas. This silver-scaled marathon runner travels thousands of miles from the deep...

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Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

A master of the frozen north, the Arctic Char is the world's northernmost freshwater fish. Famous for its breathtakin...

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Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

The 'Sailfish of the North' is a dazzling iridescent gem found in the world's most pristine, ice-cold waters, easily ...

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Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Meet the reef's most colorful gardener. The Atlantic Blue Tang is a vibrant surgeonfish famous for its striking color...

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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...

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Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

A high-speed predator of the Atlantic, the Bonito is a shimmering bullet of the sea known for its aggressive hunting ...

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Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...

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Atlantic Capelin

Mallotus villosus

The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...

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Atlantic Chub Mackerel

Scomber colias

Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...

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Atlantic Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...

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Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...

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Atlantic Flyingfish

Cheilopogon melanurus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep. The Atlantic Flyingfish turns the ocean surface into a runway, escaping ...

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Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

The Atlantic Herring is the 'Silver of the Sea,' a shimmering marvel of the North Atlantic that moves in massive, syn...

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Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

A shimmering icon of the Atlantic, this fast-moving schooling fish is easily identified by its unique 'armored' later...

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Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

A masterpiece of marine engineering, the Atlantic Mackerel is famous for its shimmering iridescent scales and lightni...

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Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

Known as the silver foundation of the Atlantic ecosystem, these shimmering filter feeders travel in massive, mesmeriz...

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Atlantic Moonfish

Selene setapinnis

A master of optical illusion, the Atlantic Moonfish uses its mirror-like skin and razor-thin body to vanish in the su...

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Atlantic Needlefish

Strongylura marina

Meet the silver arrow of the shallows. The Atlantic Needlefish is a sleek, surface-dwelling predator famous for its l...

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Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula hypostoma

The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the western Atlantic, known for its incredible acrobatic leaps ...

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Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Witness the 'King of Fish' on its epic journey from the deep ocean to mountain headwaters. A marvel of endurance and ...

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Atlantic Sawtail Catshark

Galeus atlanticus

A mysterious resident of the deep, the Atlantic Sawtail Catshark is a master of the Mediterranean's darkest corners. ...

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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Streamlined and spirited, the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is the quintessential coastal predator of the Western Atlantic...

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Atlantic Silverside

Menidia menidia

The Atlantic Silverside is the shimmering heart of the Atlantic coast. These translucent, schooling fish are a vital ...