Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse
Symphodus tinca
The East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is the Mediterranean's living rainbow. With its kaleidoscopic colors and inquisitive...
Eastern Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys atratulus
A shimmering icon of the eastern mountain stream, the Eastern Blacknose Dace is known for its lightning-fast movement...
Eastern Fortescue
Centropogon australis
A hidden gem of the Australian coastline, the Eastern Fortescue is a tiny titan of camouflage. Equipped with venomous...
Eastern Mosquitofish
Gambusia holbrooki
A tiny, tenacious live-bearer, the Eastern Mosquitofish is the ultimate natural pest controller, patrolling the water...
Eastern Mudminnow
Umbra pygmaea
A resilient survivor of the swamps, the Eastern Mudminnow is a master of camouflage that can breathe air and vanish i...
Eastern Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena jacksoniensis
A master of disguise lurking in the shadows of the reef, the Eastern Red Scorpionfish is a vibrant yet elusive predat...
Eastern Sea Garfish
Hyporhamphus australis
A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Australian coast, the Eastern Sea Garfish is easily recognized by its 'half-b...
Eastern Shovelnose Ray
Aptychotrema rostrata
The Eastern Shovelnose Ray is a captivating 'living fossil' that bridges the gap between sharks and rays. With its ic...
Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree
Trygonoptera imitata
A master of camouflage in the sandy shallows, the Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree is one of southeastern Australia's mos...
Emerald Shiner
Notropis atherinoides
The Emerald Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American waterways, known for its iridescent green stripe and massi...
Emperor Angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
With its mesmerizing neon stripes and iconic bandit mask, the Emperor Angelfish is the undisputed royalty of the cora...
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
A living jewel of the Venezuelan lagoons, the Endler's Livebearer is a tiny marvel of evolution, boasting neon colors...
Endracht Hardyhead
Atherinomorus endrachtensis
A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific shallows, the Endracht Hardyhead moves in spectacular, coordinated schools. Th...
Epaulette Shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
Famed for its ability to 'walk' on land and survive in oxygen-starved pools, the epaulette shark is a master of the t...
Estuarine Stonefish
Synanceia horrida
The Estuarine Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish and a true phantom of the shallows. Blending seamlessly int...
Estuarine Triplefin
Forsterygion nigripenne
A resilient native of New Zealand's coastlines, the Estuarine Triplefin is a master of the intertidal zone. Known for...
Eulachon
Thaleichthys pacificus
The eulachon is the shimmering 'candlefish' of the Pacific, a tiny but mighty smelt that fuels an entire coastal ecos...
European Carp
Cyprinus carpio
The European Carp is one of the world's most successful and adaptable fish, known for its impressive size, golden-sca...
European Conger
Conger conger
The European Conger is the undisputed heavyweight of the eel world, a muscular nocturnal predator that haunts the shi...
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
A master of transformation and a world-class traveler, the European Eel lives a secret life in our waterways. This cr...
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Strikingly striped and bold, the European Perch is a master of the underwater ambush. With its vibrant red fins and i...
Eyetail Bowfin
Amia ocellicauda
A prehistoric survivor with a striking 'eye' on its tail, the Eyetail Bowfin is a master of the North American shallo...
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