Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Atlantic Sergeant Major
Fish

Atlantic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf saxatilis

The Atlantic Sergeant Major is the bold, striped sentinel of the sea. Famous for their military-like precision and fe...

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Fish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

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

Atlantic Silverside
Fish

Atlantic Silverside

Menidia menidia

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

Atlantic Spadefish
Fish

Atlantic Spadefish

Chaetodipterus faber

Meet the 'Angelfish of the Atlantic,' a silver-scaled beauty known for its unique spade-shaped silhouette and strikin...

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel
Fish

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus maculatus

A shimmering predator of the Atlantic surf, the Spanish Mackerel is famous for its golden spots and lightning-fast st...

Atlantic Stingray
Fish

Atlantic Stingray

Hypanus sabinus

Meet the smallest and most versatile stingray of the North American coast. From salty Atlantic shores to the freshwat...

Atlantic Tarpon
Fish

Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Witness the 'Silver King,' a prehistoric masterpiece of the Atlantic. Known for its mirror-like scales and legendary ...

Australasian Snapper
Fish

Australasian Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

With its shimmering pink scales and iridescent blue spots, the Australasian Snapper is the crown jewel of the Pacific...

Australian Gregory
Fish

Australian Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon apicalis

The Australian Gregory is the feisty gardener of the Pacific reefs, famous for its golden-tipped fins and its fearles...

Australian Long-finned Eel
Fish

Australian Long-finned Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australia's largest freshwater eel, the Long-finned Eel is a marbled giant known for its incredible overland journeys...

Azure Demoiselle
Fish

Azure Demoiselle

Chrysiptera hemicyanea

A sparkling gem of the Coral Triangle, the Azure Demoiselle lights up the reef with its electrifying blue and gold pa...

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