Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Yaldwyn's Triplefin
Notoclinops yaldwyni
A master of rocky camouflage, Yaldwyn's Triplefin is a vibrant yet elusive inhabitant of New Zealand's North Island r...
Yellow Bass
Morone mississippiensis
With its brilliant brassy scales and bold racing stripes, the Yellow Bass is a striking inhabitant of North America's...
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...
Yellow Jack
Caranx bartholomaei
The Yellow Jack is a vibrant, hard-charging predator of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its brilliant brassy hues a...
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Recognizable by their bold 'tiger stripes' and golden scales, the Yellow Perch is a social and curious staple of Nort...
Yellow Stingray
Urobatis jamaicensis
The yellow stingray is a hidden gem of the sandy shallows, sporting a spectacular leopard-like pattern that makes it ...
Yellowback Stingaree
Urolophus sufflavus
A golden-hued gem of the deep, the Yellowback Stingaree is a master of camouflage on Australia's continental shelf. R...
Yelloweye Leatherjacket
Pervagor alternans
A master of reef camouflage with a striking golden gaze, the Yelloweye Leatherjacket is a vibrant hidden gem of the S...
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus
One of the longest-living creatures on the planet, the Yelloweye Rockfish is a vibrant, orange-hued sentinel of the d...
Yellowfin Bream
Acanthopagrus australis
The shimmering silver icon of Australia's east coast, the Yellowfin Bream is a clever scavenger that thrives in both ...
Yellowfin Croaker
Umbrina roncador
A golden-finned wonder of the Pacific shallows, the Yellowfin Croaker is a vocal and vibrant resident of Southern Cal...
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
The athlete of the open ocean, the Yellowfin Tuna is a flash of gold and silver in the deep blue. Known for its incre...
Yellowhead Wrasse
Halichoeres garnoti
A flash of sunshine in the coral, the Yellowhead Wrasse is the Caribbean's most curious reef resident. Watch as these...
Yellowmargin Moray
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
The Yellowmargin Moray is a master of the reef's shadows, identifiable by its striking leopard-spotted skin and a sig...
Yellowmouth Grouper
Mycteroperca interstitialis
A master of the Caribbean reefs, the Yellowmouth Grouper is easily identified by its golden 'smile' and intricate spo...
Yellowspotted Scorpionfish
Sebastapistes cyanostigma
A hidden gem of the coral reef, the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish combines dazzling pink and gold patterns with a secret...
Yellowstriped Leatherjacket
Meuschenia flavolineata
The Yellowstriped Leatherjacket is a master of the southern reefs, easily recognized by its golden racing stripes and...
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
The ultimate athlete of the Southern Ocean, the Yellowtail Kingfish is a vibrant, high-speed predator that thrives in...
Yellowtail Rockfish
Sebastes flavidus
The bright, golden-tailed socialite of the Pacific kelp forests. Yellowtail Rockfish bring a splash of color and cons...
Yellowtail Scad
Trachurus novaezelandiae
A flash of gold in the coastal blue, the Yellowtail Scad is the energetic heartbeat of the reef. Known as 'Yakkas' to...
Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
A flash of gold in the blue Atlantic, the Yellowtail Snapper is one of the most vibrant and energetic residents of th...
Yucatán Molly
Poecilia velifera
The Yucatán Molly is a jewel of the Mexican coast, famous for the male's spectacular sail-like fin and shimmering iri...
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