Wildlife Species Library

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Atlantic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf saxatilis

The Atlantic Sergeant Major is the bold, striped sentinel of the sea. Famous for their military-like precision and fe...

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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Streamlined and spirited, the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is the quintessential coastal predator of the Western Atlantic...

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Atlantic Silverside

Menidia menidia

The Atlantic Silverside is the shimmering heart of the Atlantic coast. These translucent, schooling fish are a vital ...

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Atlantic Spadefish

Chaetodipterus faber

Meet the 'Angelfish of the Atlantic,' a silver-scaled beauty known for its unique spade-shaped silhouette and strikin...

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Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus maculatus

A shimmering predator of the Atlantic surf, the Spanish Mackerel is famous for its golden spots and lightning-fast st...

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Atlantic Stingray

Hypanus sabinus

Meet the smallest and most versatile stingray of the North American coast. From salty Atlantic shores to the freshwat...

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Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Witness the 'Silver King,' a prehistoric masterpiece of the Atlantic. Known for its mirror-like scales and legendary ...

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Australasian Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

With its shimmering pink scales and iridescent blue spots, the Australasian Snapper is the crown jewel of the Pacific...

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Australian Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon apicalis

The Australian Gregory is the feisty gardener of the Pacific reefs, famous for its golden-tipped fins and its fearles...

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Australian Long-finned Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australia's largest freshwater eel, the Long-finned Eel is a marbled giant known for its incredible overland journeys...

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Azure Demoiselle

Chrysiptera hemicyanea

A sparkling gem of the Coral Triangle, the Azure Demoiselle lights up the reef with its electrifying blue and gold pa...

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Balao Halfbeak

Hemiramphus balao

The Balao Halfbeak is an architectural marvel of the Atlantic, featuring a needle-like lower jaw and a shimmering sil...

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Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Vibrant, inquisitive, and a master of the Atlantic reefs, the Ballan Wrasse is the colorful 'architect' of our coasta...

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Ballyhoo

Hemiramphus brasiliensis

A flash of silver and a splash of red, the Ballyhoo is the undisputed acrobat of the Atlantic shallows. Watch them sk...

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Banded Butterflyfish

Chaetodon striatus

A striking resident of the Western Atlantic, the Banded Butterflyfish is easily recognized by its bold 'zebra' stripe...

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Banded Galjoen

Dichistius multifasciatus

The Banded Galjoen is a striking, striped sentinel of the surf, famous for its ability to navigate the most turbulent...

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Banded Guitarfish

Zapteryx exasperata

Meet the 'Shark-Ray' of the Pacific. With its flat, guitar-shaped body and striking striped pattern, the Banded Guita...

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Banded Killifish

Fundulus diaphanus

A shimmering, striped gem of North America's shallows, the Banded Killifish is a master of the shoreline. Watch these...

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Banded Kōkopu

Galaxias fasciatus

The Banded Kōkopu is a hidden gem of New Zealand’s forest streams, known for its striking golden stripes and its incr...

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Banded Morwong

Chirodactylus spectabilis

A striking sentinel of the southern kelp forests, the Banded Morwong is an 'old soul' of the reef. With its bold stri...

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Banded Rudderfish

Seriola zonata

Meet the 'shark pilot' of the Atlantic—a sleek, energetic jack that transitions from a banded juvenile following shad...

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Banded Sunfish

Enneacanthus obesus

A hidden gem of the Eastern swamplands, the Banded Sunfish is an iridescent beauty that thrives in the quiet, tea-col...

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Banjo Ray

Trygonorrhina fasciata

The Banjo Ray is a master of underwater camouflage, adorned with intricate, violin-like patterns that help it disappe...

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Bank Rockfish

Sebastes rufus

A vibrant resident of the Pacific's deep rocky banks, the Bank Rockfish stands out with its striking rusty-red hue an...

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Bar Jack

Caranx ruber

A sleek and fast-moving predator of the Atlantic, the Bar Jack is easily recognized by its signature dark racing stri...

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Barred Pipefish

Syngnathus auliscus

A cryptic master of disguise, the Barred Pipefish drifts like a blade of grass through the shallow estuaries of the E...

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Barred Sand Bass

Paralabrax nebulifer

The ultimate master of camouflage on the Pacific seafloor, the Barred Sand Bass is a prized sight for coastal observe...

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Basking Shark

Cetorhinus maximus

The ocean's most peaceful giant, the Basking Shark, is a marvel of evolution that turns the tiniest organisms into ma...

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Bat Ray

Myliobatis californica

A majestic 'flyer' of the Pacific coast, the Bat Ray is famous for its bird-like snout and graceful, wing-like fins. ...

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Bay Anchovy

Anchoa mitchilli

The unsung hero of the Atlantic coast, this shimmering, translucent fish forms the massive schools that fuel the enti...

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Beaugregory

Stegastes leucostictus

The Beaugregory is the feisty 'gardener' of the Atlantic shallows. With its neon-spotted juvenile phase and fiercely ...

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Bengal Sergeant

Abudefduf bengalensis

A striking resident of the Indo-Pacific's shallowest reefs, the Bengal Sergeant is a master of the surge zone. With i...

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Bicolor Blenny

Ecsenius bicolor

A pint-sized powerhouse of personality, the Bicolor Blenny is a vibrant jewel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, known for it...

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Bicolor Damselfish

Stegastes partitus

The Bicolor Damselfish is the tiny, two-toned 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs. While small in stature, this feisty ...

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Big Skate

Beringraja binoculata

The largest skate in North American waters, the Big Skate is a ghostly giant of the seafloor known for its massive wi...

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Bigeye Chub

Hybopsis amblops

A sparkling jewel of clean American streams, the Bigeye Chub is defined by its massive, soulful eyes and its preferen...