Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Balao Halfbeak
Hemiramphus balao
The Balao Halfbeak is an architectural marvel of the Atlantic, featuring a needle-like lower jaw and a shimmering sil...
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Vibrant, inquisitive, and a master of the Atlantic reefs, the Ballan Wrasse is the colorful 'architect' of our coasta...
Ballyhoo
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
A flash of silver and a splash of red, the Ballyhoo is the undisputed acrobat of the Atlantic shallows. Watch them sk...
Banded Butterflyfish
Chaetodon striatus
A striking resident of the Western Atlantic, the Banded Butterflyfish is easily recognized by its bold 'zebra' stripe...
Banded Galjoen
Dichistius multifasciatus
The Banded Galjoen is a striking, striped sentinel of the surf, famous for its ability to navigate the most turbulent...
Banded Guitarfish
Zapteryx exasperata
Meet the 'Shark-Ray' of the Pacific. With its flat, guitar-shaped body and striking striped pattern, the Banded Guita...
Banded Killifish
Fundulus diaphanus
A shimmering, striped gem of North America's shallows, the Banded Killifish is a master of the shoreline. Watch these...
Banded Kōkopu
Galaxias fasciatus
The Banded Kōkopu is a hidden gem of New Zealand’s forest streams, known for its striking golden stripes and its incr...
Banded Morwong
Chirodactylus spectabilis
A striking sentinel of the southern kelp forests, the Banded Morwong is an 'old soul' of the reef. With its bold stri...
Banded Rudderfish
Seriola zonata
Meet the 'shark pilot' of the Atlantic—a sleek, energetic jack that transitions from a banded juvenile following shad...
Banded Sunfish
Enneacanthus obesus
A hidden gem of the Eastern swamplands, the Banded Sunfish is an iridescent beauty that thrives in the quiet, tea-col...
Banjo Ray
Trygonorrhina fasciata
The Banjo Ray is a master of underwater camouflage, adorned with intricate, violin-like patterns that help it disappe...
Bank Rockfish
Sebastes rufus
A vibrant resident of the Pacific's deep rocky banks, the Bank Rockfish stands out with its striking rusty-red hue an...
Bar Jack
Caranx ruber
A sleek and fast-moving predator of the Atlantic, the Bar Jack is easily recognized by its signature dark racing stri...
Barred Pipefish
Syngnathus auliscus
A cryptic master of disguise, the Barred Pipefish drifts like a blade of grass through the shallow estuaries of the E...
Barred Sand Bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
The ultimate master of camouflage on the Pacific seafloor, the Barred Sand Bass is a prized sight for coastal observe...
Basking Shark
Cetorhinus maximus
The ocean's most peaceful giant, the Basking Shark, is a marvel of evolution that turns the tiniest organisms into ma...
Bat Ray
Myliobatis californica
A majestic 'flyer' of the Pacific coast, the Bat Ray is famous for its bird-like snout and graceful, wing-like fins. ...
Bay Anchovy
Anchoa mitchilli
The unsung hero of the Atlantic coast, this shimmering, translucent fish forms the massive schools that fuel the enti...
Beaugregory
Stegastes leucostictus
The Beaugregory is the feisty 'gardener' of the Atlantic shallows. With its neon-spotted juvenile phase and fiercely ...
Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
A striking resident of the Indo-Pacific's shallowest reefs, the Bengal Sergeant is a master of the surge zone. With i...
Bicolor Blenny
Ecsenius bicolor
A pint-sized powerhouse of personality, the Bicolor Blenny is a vibrant jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, known for it...
Bicolor Damselfish
Stegastes partitus
The Bicolor Damselfish is the tiny, two-toned 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs. While small in stature, this feisty ...
Big Skate
Beringraja binoculata
The largest skate in North American waters, the Big Skate is a ghostly giant of the seafloor known for its massive wi...
Bigeye Chub
Hybopsis amblops
A sparkling jewel of clean American streams, the Bigeye Chub is defined by its massive, soulful eyes and its preferen...
Bigeye Shiner
Miniellus boops
A striking, large-eyed minnow that serves as a living thermometer for stream health. These shimmering silver resident...
Bigeye Trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
A shimmering sentinel of the tropical reef, the Bigeye Trevally is famous for forming breathtaking 'fish tornados' by...
Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
A deep-diving titan of the open ocean, the Bigeye Tuna is a marvel of biological engineering. With its massive eyes a...
Black-and-yellow Rockfish
Sebastes chrysomelas
A vibrant sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, the Black-and-yellow Rockfish is a master of camouflage and territory...
Black-axil Chromis
Chromis atripectoralis
A shimmering icon of the tropical reef, the Black-axil Chromis is famous for its brilliant blue-green scales and its ...
Black-banded Sunfish
Enneacanthus chaetodon
A hidden gem of the Eastern seaboard, the Black-banded Sunfish is a master of camouflage. With its striking 'jailbird...
Black-barred Halfbeak
Hemiramphus far
Meet the master of the surface: a silver-clad sprinter with a unique 'beak' and striking zebra-like stripes. The Blac...
Black Bream
Acanthopagrus butcheri
A silver-bronze icon of Australia's southern estuaries, the Black Bream is a master of adaptation and a favorite of c...
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
The ultimate survivor of the underwater world, the Black Bullhead is a whiskered scavenger that thrives in the murky ...
Black Catfish
Neosilurus ater
A sleek, nocturnal wanderer of Australia's tropical waterways, the Black Catfish is easily recognized by its eel-like...
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
The booming giant of the coast, the Black Drum is famous for the 'thumping' song it plays using its swim bladder. The...
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