Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Radial Leatherjacket
Acreichthys radiatus
A master of disguise, the Radial Leatherjacket is a tiny reef dweller that perfectly mimics the soft corals it calls ...
Rainbow Smelt
Osmerus mordax
A shimmering silver traveler of the northern depths, the Rainbow Smelt is famous for its spectacular midnight migrati...
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
A flash of silver and a streak of crimson—the Rainbow Trout is the quintessential icon of cold, rushing waters. Renow...
Rainwater Killifish
Lucania parva
A shimmering micro-predator of the shallows, the Rainwater Killifish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in a ...
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...
Red Grouper
Epinephelus morio
Meet the architect of the Atlantic reefs. The Red Grouper is a hardworking engineer that carves out homes in the lime...
Red Morwong
Morwong fuscus
The Red Morwong is a colorful icon of the southern Pacific reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant orange hue and its...
Red Porgy
Pagrus pagrus
With its shimmering rose-colored scales and inquisitive personality, the Red Porgy is a jewel of the Atlantic reefs. ...
Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Meet the master of underwater disguise. The Red Scorpionfish is a 'living rock' that uses stunning camouflage and ven...
Red Seabream
Pagrus major
Known as the 'King of Fish,' the Red Seabream is a shimmering ruby of the Western Pacific. With its iridescent blue s...
Redbanded Rockfish
Sebastes babcocki
Often called the 'Barber Pole' of the Pacific, the Redbanded Rockfish is a stunning deep-sea dweller known for its bo...
Redfin Shiner
Lythrurus umbratilis
A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...
Redlip morwong
Goniistius rubrolabiatus
With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...
Redside Dace
Clinostomus elongatus
A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...
Reef Butterflyfish
Chaetodon sedentarius
The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...
Reef Manta Ray
Mobula alfredi
Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...
Reef Stonefish
Synanceia verrucosa
The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...
Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...
Rendahl's Catfish
Porochilus rendahli
A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...
Reticulate Whipray
Himantura uarnak
With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...
River Chub
Nocomis micropogon
Known as the tireless architect of North American streams, the River Chub builds massive underwater stone mounds that...
River Garfish
Hyporhamphus regularis
A shimmering silver resident of Australia's estuaries, the River Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and a vi...
River Redhorse
Moxostoma carinatum
A golden-scaled beauty of the riverbed, the River Redhorse is a sign of a truly healthy waterway. With its striking r...
River Shiner
Alburnops blennius
A shimmering master of the current, the River Shiner is a vital part of North America's great river systems. Often se...
Roanoke Hog Sucker
Hypentelium roanokense
Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the Roanoke River—a rare and fascinating fish that thrives in the fastest currents. With...
Rock Gunnel
Pholis gunnellus
Meet the 'butterfish' of the rocky shore—a slippery, spot-backed master of disguise that can breathe air and survive ...
Rock Wrasse
Halichoeres semicinctus
A vibrant master of transformation, the Rock Wrasse brings a splash of color to the kelp forests and rocky reefs of t...
Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus virginalis
The crown jewel of the Rockies, this native trout is as beautiful as the mountain streams it calls home. With its sig...
Rosefin Shiner
Lythrurus ardens
A hidden gem of Appalachian waterways, the Rosefin Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a blushing mast...
Rosethorn Rockfish
Sebastes helvomaculatus
A gem of the deep Pacific, the Rosethorn Rockfish is famous for its striking pink hues and mysterious white markings....
Rosy Rockfish
Sebastes rosaceus
A vibrant jewel of the Pacific deep, the Rosy Rockfish stands out with its striking pink scales and mottled purple ma...
Rosyface Shiner
Notropis rubellus
A shimmering inhabitant of North America's clearest streams, the Rosyface Shiner is best known for the stunning crims...
Rosyside Dace
Clinostomus funduloides
A hidden gem of Appalachian streams, the Rosyside Dace is a small fish with a big personality. Known for its vivid re...
Rough Silverside
Membras martinica
Meet the shimmering ghost of the coastline. The Rough Silverside is a master of camouflage, using its translucent bod...
Round Fantail Stingray
Taeniurops grabatus
A circular giant of the sandy depths, the Round Fantail Stingray is one of the most striking rays found in coastal wa...
Round Goby
Neogobius melanostomus
A tenacious bottom-dweller with a unique suction-cup grip, the Round Goby is a small fish with a massive ecological i...
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