Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Dark Dusky Rockfish
Sebastes ciliatus
A social master of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Dark Dusky Rockfish is a long-lived sentinel of the deep, know...
Deacon Rockfish
Sebastes diaconus
The Deacon Rockfish is a master of the Pacific's kelp forests, known for forming massive, charcoal-colored schools th...
Dealfish
Trachipterus arcticus
A shimmering phantom of the North Atlantic, the Dealfish is a rare, ribbon-like marvel known for its brilliant silver...
Deepwater Sculpin
Myoxocephalus thompsonii
A mysterious ghost of the Ice Age, the Deepwater Sculpin thrives in the freezing, pitch-black depths of North America...
Delta Smelt
Hypomesus transpacificus
The Delta Smelt is the 'canary in the coal mine' for California's water health. This tiny, translucent resident of th...
Devil Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis diabolus
The Devil Scorpionfish is the reef's most patient ghost, a venomous master of disguise that can vanish in plain sight...
Devil Stinger
Inimicus didactylus
A master of mimicry and a venomous marvel, the Devil Stinger 'walks' across the ocean floor on specialized fins. This...
Diamond Stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
The Diamond Stingray is a graceful architect of the Pacific seafloor, known for its sharp angular shape and incredibl...
Diamond Trevally
Scyris indica
A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Diamond Trevally captivates with its mirror-like skin and majestic, trail...
Doctorfish
Acanthurus chirurgus
Recognizable by the 'scars' on its sides and its defensive tail spine, the Doctorfish is a vital reef-cleaner. This i...
Dog Snapper
Lutjanus jocu
Meet the reef's most formidable 'canine' predator. With its massive teeth and wary personality, the Dog Snapper is a ...
Dolly Varden
Salvelinus malma
A master of the cold Pacific currents, the Dolly Varden is a vibrant char known for its nomadic lifestyle and strikin...
Draughtboard Shark
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
The Draughtboard Shark is southern Australia's master of underwater camouflage. Known for its ability to puff up like...
Dusky Damselfish
Stegastes adustus
Meet the reef’s most determined gardener. The Dusky Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively 'farms' its own...
Dusky Gregory
Stegastes nigricans
Meet the reef's most dedicated gardener. The Dusky Gregory is a small fish with a big personality, famous for growing...
Dusky Morwong
Dactylophora nigricans
A stoic giant of the Australian kelp forests and seagrass meadows, the Dusky Morwong is a master of the bottom-dwelli...
Dusky Shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
A sleek, long-distance traveler of the deep, the Dusky Shark is a symbol of the ocean's wild frontier. This powerful ...
Dusky Shiner
Pteronotropis cummingsae
A shimmering inhabitant of the Southeast's mysterious blackwater streams, the Dusky Shiner is a master of the slow-mo...
Dusky Smooth-hound
Mustelus canis
The Dusky Smooth-hound is a sleek, pack-hunting 'dogfish' shark that patrols our coastal shallows. Known for its doci...
Dussumier's Halfbeak
Hyporhamphus dussumieri
A shimmering acrobat of the tropical shallows, the Dussumier's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its uniquely elongate...
Dwarf scorpionfish
Sebastapistes fowleri
The Dwarf scorpionfish is a miniature marvel of evolution, using near-perfect camouflage to vanish into the tropical ...
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