Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Hairy Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes hirsutus
The Hairy Scorpionfish is the ultimate master of reef camouflage, covered in delicate skin filaments that help it van...
Halavi's Guitarfish
Glaucostegus halavi
A master of disguise that bridges the world between sharks and rays. Often called the 'Halavi Shark-Ray,' this critic...
Haller's Round Ray
Urobatis halleri
A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...
Hickory Shad
Alosa mediocris
The Hickory Shad is a silver-scaled acrobat of the Atlantic coast, celebrated for its spirited leaps and epic spring ...
Honeycomb Moray
Muraena melanotis
A striking master of disguise in the Atlantic reefs, the Honeycomb Moray is easily recognized by its beautiful reticu...
Honeycomb rockfish
Sebastes umbrosus
Adorned with a striking geometric pattern that gives it its name, the Honeycomb rockfish is a master of the Southern ...
Honeycomb Whipray
Himantura undulata
Discover the mesmerizing patterns of the Honeycomb Whipray, a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific's shallow seas...
Hooded Carpetshark
Hemiscyllium strahani
The Hooded Carpetshark is a rare 'walking' shark found only in the reefs of Papua New Guinea. With its distinctive da...
Horn Shark
Heterodontus francisci
Meet the seafloor specialist with a pig-like snout and defensive spines. The Horn Shark is a docile, nocturnal wander...
Hornyhead Chub
Nocomis biguttatus
A master mason of the underwater world, the Hornyhead Chub is famous for building massive stone nests that support en...
Horse-eye Jack
Caranx latus
A silver lightning bolt of the Atlantic, the Horse-eye Jack is a master of the hunt. Distinguished by its oversized e...
Horseshoe Leatherjacket
Meuschenia hippocrepis
Defined by its striking blue iridescence and a signature horseshoe mark, this inquisitive filefish is a master of the...
Houndfish
Tylosurus crocodilus
The Houndfish is the undisputed giant of the needlefish family, a silver-scaled hunter that skims the surface of trop...
Hyrtl's Catfish
Neosilurus hyrtlii
A hardy survivor of the Australian outback, Hyrtl's Catfish is a fascinating, eel-like tandan that thrives in some of...
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