Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Narrow Sawfish
Anoxypristis cuspidata
Meet the ocean's most unique craftsman, a shark-like ray equipped with a tooth-lined 'saw' used for hunting in the tr...
Narrowfin Smooth-hound
Mustelus norrisi
A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...
Nassau Grouper
Epinephelus striatus
A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...
Neon Damselfish
Pomacentrus coelestis
Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...
Night Sergeant
Abudefduf taurus
A rugged and territorial guardian of the rocky shallows, the Night Sergeant is a master of life in the surge. With it...
Northern Anchovy
Engraulis mordax
The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...
Northern Brook Lamprey
Ichthyomyzon fossor
A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Northern Brook Lamprey is a harmless, fascinating fish that spends year...
Northern Hog Sucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the riverbed. With its unique concave head and powerful suction-cup lips, the Northern H...
Northern Pearl Dace
Margariscus nachtriebi
A hidden gem of northern waters, the Northern Pearl Dace thrives in the cool, quiet corners of bogs and beaver ponds....
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...
Northern Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus eos
A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...
Northern River Garfish
Zenarchopterus buffonis
The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...
Northern Sand Lance
Ammodytes dubius
The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...
Northern Sennet
Sphyraena borealis
The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...
Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...
Nursehound
Scyliorhinus stellaris
A master of disguise among the kelp, the Nursehound is a striking, large-spotted catshark that brings a touch of preh...
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