Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Laced Moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
The Laced Moray is the stunning 'leopard' of the ocean, draped in a high-contrast honeycomb pattern that provides per...
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
A deep-water titan of the north, the Lake Trout is a master of the cold. With its beautiful spotted coat and forked t...
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
Meet the 'silver of the Great Lakes.' The Lake Whitefish is a cold-water specialist recognized by its unique humpback...
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Featuring brilliant golden stripes and a signature black 'thumbprint,' the Lane Snapper is a colorful jewel of the At...
Largehead Hairtail
Trichiurus lepturus
A shimmering silver ribbon of the deep, the Largehead Hairtail is a fierce predator known for its fang-like teeth and...
Largescale Stoneroller
Campostoma oligolepis
The Largescale Stoneroller is a hardworking herbivore and a vital architect of North American streams. Watch as these...
Leaf Scorpionfish
Taenianotus triacanthus
A master of underwater disguise, the Leaf Scorpionfish hides in plain sight by mimicking a piece of drifting debris. ...
Leafy Filefish
Chaetodermis penicilligerus
The ultimate master of marine disguise, the Leafy Filefish uses elaborate skin tassels and a swaying motion to transf...
Least Brook Lamprey
Lampetra aepyptera
Meet the Least Brook Lamprey, a harmless, ancient resident of North American streams that spends years hidden in the ...
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
Meet North America's smallest fish, a tiny livebearer that thrives in the hidden jungles of backyard ponds and southe...
Lemon Shark
Negaprion brevirostris
With their signature sun-kissed hue and social disposition, lemon sharks are the charismatic residents of the world's...
Leopard Dace
Rhinichthys falcatus
With its striking spotted pattern and love for rushing rivers, the Leopard Dace is a hidden gem of the Pacific Northw...
Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
Admired for its stunning spotted coat and graceful movement, the Leopard Shark is a peaceful resident of North Americ...
Leopard Whipray
Himantura leoparda
Adorned with striking leopard-like rings, this graceful stingray is a master of disguise in the tropical Indo-Pacific...
Lesser Amberjack
Seriola fasciata
The Lesser Amberjack is a hidden gem of the deep Atlantic, a streamlined hunter that thrives among the shadows of anc...
Lesser Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus annulatus
Meet the 'Sandshark' that isn't a shark at all—the Lesser Guitarfish is a beautifully patterned ray that glides throu...
Light Dusky Rockfish
Sebastes variabilis
A social wanderer of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Light Dusky Rockfish is a master of the mid-water reefs. Wit...
Lined Combtooth Blenny
Ecsenius lineatus
A master of the 'perch and watch' lifestyle, the Lined Combtooth Blenny brings personality to the reef with its strik...
Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
The speed demon of the Atlantic coast, the Little Tunny is a master of the high-speed chase. With its stunning 'worm-...
Longfin Damselfish
Stegastes diencaeus
The Longfin Damselfish is the reef's dedicated gardener, famous for cultivating algae lawns and even domesticating it...
Longfin Halfbeak
Hemiramphus saltator
A master of the ocean's surface, the Longfin Halfbeak is famous for its spear-like jaw and its ability to skip across...
Longfin Mako
Isurus paucus
Meet the Longfin Mako, the elusive, deep-sea cousin of the world's fastest shark. With its striking long fins and lar...
Longfin Smelt
Spirinchus thaleichthys
A shimmering silver resident of Pacific estuaries, the Longfin Smelt is a vital indicator of our coastal ecosystem's ...
Longfinned Triplefin
Ruanoho decemdigitatus
An endemic treasure of the New Zealand coast, the Longfinned Triplefin is a master of camouflage that 'hops' across t...
Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula eregoodoo
A miniature marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray is an acrobatic filter feeder that 'flies' thr...
Longjaw Mackerel
Rastrelliger kanagurta
A flash of silver in the tropical surf, the Longjaw Mackerel is a fast-moving marvel of the Indo-Pacific. Known for i...
Longlure Frogfish
Antennarius multiocellatus
Meet the Atlantic's most patient angler, a fish that 'walks' on its fins and uses a built-in lure to hunt. The Longlu...
Longnose Dace
Rhinichthys cataractae
Master of the rapids, the Longnose Dace is a marvel of aquatic engineering. With its unique 'nose' and streamlined bo...
Longnose Skate
Caliraja rhina
The Longnose Skate is a master of the Pacific seafloor, easily recognized by its unusually sharp, elongated snout and...
Longnose Sucker
Catostomus catostomus
The Longnose Sucker is a master of the cold, northern depths, easily identified by its unique overhanging snout. A re...
Longsnout Boarfish
Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
With a snout like a straw and a striking suit of racing stripes, the Longsnout Boarfish is one of the most distinctiv...
Longtail Garfish
Hyporhamphus quoyi
A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longtail Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and it...
Longtail Stingray
Hypanus longus
A majestic glider of the Eastern Pacific, the Longtail Stingray is famous for its incredible whip-like tail and elega...
Lookdown
Selene vomer
With a body as thin as a cracker and a brilliant mirror-like finish, the Lookdown is one of the Atlantic's most strik...
Lutke's Halfbeak
Hemiramphus lutkei
A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Lutke's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its remarkable nee...
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