Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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 ...
Grey Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
A clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, the Grey Triggerfish uses a unique locking spine and 'water-jet' hunting ta...
Grey Wrasse
Symphodus cinereus
A subtle beauty of the Mediterranean shallows, the Grey Wrasse is a master of camouflage and a dedicated nest-builder...
Grooved Mullet
Chelon dumerili
A shimmering acrobat of the African coastlines, the Grooved Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and its i...
Guachanche Barracuda
Sphyraena guachancho
A sleek and shimmering predator of the Atlantic shallows, the Guachanche Barracuda is a master of the high-speed ambu...
Guam Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes guamensis
A phantom of the reef, the Guam Scorpionfish blends into the coral with uncanny precision. This nocturnal specialist ...
Gulf Menhaden
Brevoortia patronus
Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...
Gulf Smooth-hound
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...
Gummy Shark
Mustelus antarcticus
The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...
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