Wildlife Species Library

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Black Scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

A mysterious ribbon of the abyss, the Black Scabbardfish is a deep-sea marvel known for its jet-black skin and pierci...

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Black Scorpionfish

Scorpaena porcus

A master of underwater disguise, the Black Scorpionfish blends perfectly into the rocky reefs of the Mediterranean. A...

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Black Sea Bass

Centropristis striata

The Black Sea Bass is the charismatic 'sentinel' of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking color changes and its ...

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Black Seabream

Spondyliosoma cantharus

A silver-scaled wonder of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Black Seabream is famous for its unique nesting habits ...

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Blackchin Guitarfish

Glaucostegus cemiculus

The ghost of the seabed, the Blackchin Guitarfish is a master of camouflage that bridges the gap between sharks and r...

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Blackchin Shiner

Miniellus heterodon

A delicate jewel of North American glacial lakes, the Blackchin shiner is a master of camouflage in underwater forest...

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Blackmouth Catshark

Galeus melastomus

A master of the deep Atlantic slopes, the Blackmouth Catshark is named for its hidden, midnight-black maw and strikin...

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Blacknose Shiner

Notropis heterolepis

A delicate and striking indicator of pristine water, the Blacknose Shiner is famous for the bold black stripe that ru...

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Blacksaddle Toby

Canthigaster valentini

A pint-sized puffer with a bold personality and toxic defense. Recognizable by its four black 'saddles,' this vibrant...

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Blacksmith Chromis

Chromis punctipinnis

A staple of the California coastline, the Blacksmith Chromis is a shimmering, spotted marvel that brings the kelp for...

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Blackspotted Whipray

Maculabatis astra

The Blackspotted Whipray is a living work of art, featuring a celestial pattern of dark speckles and a striking bande...

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Blacktail Redhorse

Moxostoma poecilurum

The Blacktail Redhorse is a shimmering master of the southern riverbed, easily recognized by the bold black stripe on...

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Blacktip Jumprock

Moxostoma cervinum

A master of the mountain stream, the Blacktip Jumprock is a specialized sucker fish known for its striking fin markin...

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Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

With its iconic black-tipped fins and graceful silhouette, this reef patroller is the most recognizable shark of the ...

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Blacktip Shiner

Lythrurus atrapiculus

A shimmering jewel of southeastern streams, the Blacktip Shiner is famous for its acrobatic swimming and the striking...

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Blackwing Flyingfish

Hirundichthys rondeletii

The Blackwing Flyingfish is a spectacular 'bird of the sea' that uses wing-like fins to glide over the waves. Witness...

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Bleeker's whipray

Pateobatis bleekeri

A graceful dweller of the Indian Ocean's sandy flats, the Bleeker's whipray is a master of camouflage with a tail tha...

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Bloater

Coregonus hoyi

Meet the Bloater, the silvery survivor of the Great Lakes' deepest trenches. This iridescent whitefish is a master of...

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Blonde Skate

Raja brachyura

A master of the sandy seafloor, the Blonde Skate is a ghost of the Atlantic shelf, recognized by its beautifully intr...

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Blotched Fantail Ray

Taeniurops meyeni

Meet the ocean's decorated floor-dweller, a massive ray known for its striking 'camouflage' blotches and curious natu...

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

The Blue Catfish is North America's undisputed heavyweight of the river, a slate-blue giant that rules the deep chann...

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Blue Chromis

Azurina cyanea

The Blue Chromis is the vibrant, sapphire-colored heartbeat of the Caribbean reef, bringing the ocean to life with it...

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Blue-eyed Triplefin

Notoclinops segmentatus

A tiny jewel of the New Zealand reef, the Blue-eyed Triplefin captivates with its neon-blue gaze and vibrant crimson ...

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Blue-green Chromis

Chromis viridis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Blue-green Chromis brings synchronized movement and iridescent color to t...

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Blue Jack Mackerel

Trachurus picturatus

A shimmering sentinel of the Atlantic, the Blue Jack Mackerel moves in dazzling silver shoals through the coastal dep...

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Blue Morwong

Nemadactylus valenciennesi

Meet the 'Queen of the Reef,' an iridescent icon of Australia's southern coast. The Blue Morwong is as curious as it ...

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Blue Rockfish

Sebastes mystinus

The Blue Rockfish is a vibrant, schooling sentinel of the Pacific kelp forests, known for its striking coloration and...

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Blue Runner

Caranx crysos

A sleek, silver powerhouse of the Atlantic, the Blue Runner is a master of speed and schooling. Whether darting aroun...

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Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Meet the most widely traveled wanderer of the deep blue, known for its stunning indigo skin and incredible transocean...

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Blueback Shad

Alosa aestivalis

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic, the Blueback Shad performs an incredible annual migration from the deep ocean to...

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Blueface Angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Draped in electric blues and a signature yellow mask, the Blueface Angelfish is a crown jewel of the Indo-Pacific ree...

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Bluefin Killifish

Lucania goodei

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Bluefin Killifish brings a flash of iridescent blue to backyard ponds and crystal-...

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Bluefin Leatherjacket

Thamnaconus degeni

A splash of electric blue in the temperate reefs of Australia, the Bluefin Leatherjacket is a curious and social reef...

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Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

With its electric blue fins and sleek, spotted body, the Bluefin Trevally is the undisputed crown jewel of the tropic...

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Bluehead Chub

Nocomis leptocephalus

Meet the underwater architect of the Southeast. The Bluehead Chub is famous for building massive pebble nests and spo...

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Bluenose Shiner

Pteronotropis welaka

Meet the 'Jewel of the South,' a tiny fish with a brilliant blue nose and sail-like fins that performs stunning under...