Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Round Whitefish
Prosopium cylindraceum
A sleek, silver-scaled resident of the deep, the Round Whitefish is a master of the lake bottom. Recognizable by its ...
Ruffe
Gymnocephalus cernua
A small but incredibly resilient bottom-dweller, the Ruffe is a master of low-light survival. While a vital part of E...
Rusty Carpetshark
Parascyllium ferrugineum
Meet the 'eel-shark' of the southern reefs. The Rusty Carpetshark is a master of camouflage, spending its nights glid...
Rustyside Sucker
Thoburnia hamiltoni
A rare gem of the Southeast's mountain waters, the Rustyside Sucker is a master of the rocky stream bed. Found only i...
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