Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

Oblique-swimming Triplefin
Fish

Oblique-swimming Triplefin

Forsterygion maryannae

New Zealand's vibrant reef socialite, the Oblique-swimming Triplefin, breaks all the rules of its family by schooling...

Oceanic Manta Ray
Fish

Oceanic Manta Ray

Mobula birostris

The Oceanic Manta Ray is the undisputed giant of the rays, a silent glider of the open seas with a wingspan that can ...

Oceanic Triggerfish
Fish

Oceanic Triggerfish

Canthidermis sufflamen

A hardy wanderer of the Western Atlantic, the Oceanic Triggerfish is a master of the open blue. Known for its leather...

Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Fish

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Carcharhinus longimanus

The ultimate nomad of the deep blue, the Oceanic Whitetip Shark is a bold, inquisitive predator known for its iconic ...

Ocellated Wrasse
Fish

Ocellated Wrasse

Symphodus ocellatus

The Ocellated Wrasse is the Mediterranean's most diligent architect, famous for building complex algae nests. Its str...

Olive Rockfish
Fish

Olive Rockfish

Acanthoclinus fuscus

A master of the New Zealand shoreline, the Olive Rockfish is an eel-like survivor that can breathe air and guard its ...

Opaleye
Fish

Opaleye

Girella nigricans

Boasting brilliant sapphire eyes and a calm, grazing nature, the Opaleye is the 'underwater goat' of the California c...

Orangemouth Corvina
Fish

Orangemouth Corvina

Cynoscion xanthulus

A champion of the Gulf's estuaries, the Orangemouth Corvina is a shimmering predator famous for its golden-hued mouth...

Orangespotted Filefish
Fish

Orangespotted Filefish

Cantherhines pullus

A master of disguise with a vibrant personality, the Orangespotted Filefish is a gem of the Atlantic reefs. Recogniza...

Ornate Wobbegong
Fish

Ornate Wobbegong

Orectolobus ornatus

A master of disguise and a jewel of the Australian reef, the Ornate Wobbegong is the ultimate underwater ambush artis...

Ornate Wrasse
Fish

Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Meet the 'Circus Fish' of the Mediterranean, a dazzling display of neon greens and vibrant reds. The Ornate Wrasse br...

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