Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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 Flutemouth
Fistularia petimba
The Rough Flutemouth is a marvel of marine evolution, featuring a body as thin as a reed and a snout designed for hig...
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...
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 ...
Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
With its electric purple head and sun-yellow tail, the Royal Gramma is a stunning jewel of the Caribbean reefs. This ...
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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