Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Gag Grouper
Mycteroperca microlepis
A master of disguise on the Atlantic reefs, the Gag Grouper is a powerful ambush predator known for its 'velvet' gray...
Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
South Africa's national fish is a master of the crashing surf. With the ability to change its color to match the rock...
Garfish
Belone belone
Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...
Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...
Ghost Shiner
Paranotropis buchanani
A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...
Giant Boarfish
Paristiopterus labiosus
The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...
Giant Electric Ray
Narcine entemedor
Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...
Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...
Giant Guitarfish
Glaucostegus typus
A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...
Giant kokopu
Galaxias argenteus
The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...
Giant Oarfish
Regalecus glesne
Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...
Giant Sea Bass
Stereolepis gigas
The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
A gleaming resident of North America's cleanest rivers, the Golden Redhorse is a master of the riverbed. With its bra...
Golden Shiner
Notemigonus crysoleucas
A shimmering resident of North America's quiet waters, the Golden Shiner is famous for its brilliant metallic scales ...
Golden Trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
With its brilliant gold scales and bold personality, the Golden Trevally is the 'pilot' of the Pacific. Known for fol...
Goldentail Moray
Gymnothorax miliaris
With its jewel-like golden spots and striking yellow-tipped tail, the Goldentail Moray is a shy but stunning resident...
Goldfish
Carassius auratus
The world's most recognizable fish is a marvel of resilience and beauty. Whether shimmering in a garden pond or navig...
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
A small, vibrant resident of European rocky shores, the Goldsinny Wrasse is easily identified by the unique 'twin spo...
Gopher Rockfish
Sebastes carnatus
The Gopher Rockfish is the master of the California kelp forest floor, a beautifully mottled ambush predator that tre...
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
A powerful herbivore of the deep, the Grass Carp is nature's underwater lawnmower. With its shimmering metallic scale...
Grass Rockfish
Sebastes rastrelliger
A master of camouflage hidden within the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, the Grass Rockfish is a patient predator ...
Gray Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
The Gray Snapper is the clever 'lawyer' of the mangroves, known for its keen intelligence and ability to thrive from ...
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...
Great White Shark
Carcharodon carcharias
The ocean's most iconic apex predator, the Great White Shark is a masterpiece of evolution and intelligence. From its...
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
The powerhouse of the reef, the Greater Amberjack is a massive, silver-and-gold predator known for its incredible spe...
Green Moray
Gymnothorax funebris
The largest moray eel in the Atlantic, this neon-green giant is a master of the reef's shadows. With its powerful, sc...
Green Sawfish
Pristis zijsron
A prehistoric marvel of the tropical shallows, the Green Sawfish is a master of the silty seafloor. Recognized by its...
Greenblotched Rockfish
Sebastes rosenblatti
A master of deep-sea camouflage, the Greenblotched Rockfish is a stunning resident of the Pacific's rocky reefs. With...
Greenland Shark
Somniosus microcephalus
Meet the ocean's longest-living vertebrate, a ghost of the Arctic depths that can live for over four centuries. The G...
Greenspotted Rockfish
Sebastes chlorostictus
Adorned with shimmering emerald flecks, the Greenspotted Rockfish is a colorful sentinel of the Pacific's deep rocky ...
Grey Angelfish
Pomacanthus arcuatus
The Grey Angelfish is the 'friendly face' of the Atlantic reefs, known for its curious personality and striking silve...
Grey Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium griseum
The Grey Bamboo Shark is a graceful, bottom-dwelling resident of the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs. Known for its 'walki...
Grey Morwong
Nemadactylus douglasii
A shimmering icon of the Southwestern Pacific, the Grey Morwong is a master of the reef-sand interface. With its dist...
Grey Reef Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
The Grey Reef Shark is the sleek, social sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs. Known for its distinct black-edged tail ...
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