Wildlife Species Library

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Taillight Shiner

Notropis maculatus

A shimmering jewel of Southern slow-waters, the Taillight Shiner is easily identified by the bold black 'beacon' at t...

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Tailspot Blenny

Ecsenius stigmatura

With its neon 'eyeliner' and curious personality, the Tailspot Blenny is the tiny, coppery star of the Western Pacifi...

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Talbot's Demoiselle

Chrysiptera talboti

With its striking yellow face and deep purple body, Talbot's Demoiselle is a miniature jewel of the Indo-Pacific reef...

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Tarakihi

Nemadactylus macropterus

The Tarakihi is a silver icon of the South Pacific, easily recognized by the striking black 'saddle' across its shoul...

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Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

With its shimmering pinstripes of gold and a friendly, schooling nature, the Tarwhine is a silver treasure of our coa...

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Tasselled Anglerfish

Rhycherus filamentosus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Anglerfish 'walks' along the Australian seafloor using its fins like l...

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Tasselled Wobbegong

Eucrossorhinus dasypogon

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Wobbegong is a carpet shark that blends perfectly into the coral reef....

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Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...

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Thornback Skate

Raja clavata

The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...

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Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

A shimmering silver resident of America's waterways, the Threadfin Shad is the energetic pulse of the lake. Recogniza...

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Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...

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Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...

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Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...

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Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

The tiger of the sea is a master of camouflage and a legendary scavenger. Recognizable by its iconic stripes and blun...

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Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible serpentine grace, the Tiger Snakemoray is one of the reef's most ...

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Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

The Tomtate is the shimmering socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its bold yellow racing stripe and signat...

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Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

The shimmering acrobat of the Pacific shallows, the Topsmelt Silverside brings a flash of brilliant silver to coastal...

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Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

The Torrent Sculpin is a master of disguise, hugging the rocky floors of the Pacific Northwest's wildest rivers. With...

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Torrent Sucker

Thoburnia rhothoeca

A master of the mountain rapids, the Torrent Sucker thrives in the swiftest currents of the Appalachian highlands. Th...

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Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...

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Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

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Two-banded Seabream

Diplodus prayensis

The Two-banded Seabream is a shimmering, striped jewel found only in the crystal-clear waters of Cape Verde. Its bold...