Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Mackerel Tuna
Euthynnus affinis
The Mackerel Tuna is the ultimate coastal speedster, flashing through the Indo-Pacific with striking wavy patterns an...
Magpie Perch
Pseudogoniistius nigripes
With its iconic black-and-white stripes and curious 'walking' fins, the Magpie Perch is a charismatic resident of sou...
Mahogany Snapper
Lutjanus mahogoni
The Mahogany Snapper is a striking reef dweller known for its vibrant reddish hues and its signature 'ink blot' later...
Mangrove Whipray
Urogymnus granulatus
A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...
Marbled Torpedo
Torpedo marmorata
A master of bio-electric warfare, the Marbled Torpedo hides beneath the sand, ready to stun its prey with 80 volts of...
Margined Flyingfish
Cheilopogon cyanopterus
Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep blue sea. The Margined Flyingfish is an iridescent acrobat capable of soa...
Mediterranean Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
A silver streak of the sea, the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is a master of collective motion. Found in shimmering sc...
Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...
Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse
Coris julis
A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...
Megamouth Shark
Megachasma pelagios
A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...
Midas Combtooth Blenny
Ecsenius midas
A shimmering streak of gold in the tropical current, the Midas Combtooth Blenny is the reef's most famous social mimi...
Mimic Filefish
Paraluteres prionurus
The Mimic Filefish is a master of underwater deception, perfectly imitating a toxic pufferfish to ward off predators....
Mimic Shiner
Paranotropis volucellus
A master of camouflage and social schooling, the Mimic Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American freshwater syst...
Monkey Goby
Neogobius fluviatilis
A master of the riverbed, the monkey goby is a hardy traveler that has hopped its way across Europe. With its distinc...
Mosaic Leatherjacket
Eubalichthys mosaicus
Adorned with a mesmerizing tapestry of blue and gold, the Mosaic Leatherjacket is a masterpiece of the Australian ree...
Mottled Sculpin
Cottus bairdii
A master of underwater camouflage, the Mottled Sculpin is a secret sentinel of North America's coldwater streams. Thi...
Mountain Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus oreas
A hidden gem of Eastern mountain streams, the Mountain Redbelly Dace is a master of color and community, turning rock...
Mountain Whitefish
Prosopium williamsoni
A silver-scaled gem of western rivers, the Mountain Whitefish is a master of the cold-water current. Discover this so...
Mummichog
Fundulus heteroclitus
Meet the Mummichog, the ultimate survivor of the salt marsh. From surviving the vacuum of space to thriving in pollut...
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
The ghost of the north woods, the Muskellunge is North America's most formidable freshwater predator. Witness the pow...
Mutton Snapper
Lutjanus analis
The Mutton Snapper is a master of the reef, recognized by its striking blue 'eyeliner' and a signature black spot. A ...
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