Wildlife Species Library

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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...

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Narrowfin Smooth-hound

Mustelus norrisi

A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...

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Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...

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Neon Damselfish

Pomacentrus coelestis

Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...

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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...

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Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...

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Northern Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Northern Brook Lamprey is a harmless, fascinating fish that spends year...

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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...

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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....

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Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...

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Northern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus eos

A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...

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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...

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Northern Sand Lance

Ammodytes dubius

The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...

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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...

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Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...

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Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

A master of disguise among the kelp, the Nursehound is a striking, large-spotted catshark that brings a touch of preh...