Wildlife Species Library

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Lesser Guitarfish

Acroteriobatus annulatus

Meet the 'Sandshark' that isn't a shark at all—the Lesser Guitarfish is a beautifully patterned ray that glides throu...

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Light Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes variabilis

A social wanderer of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Light Dusky Rockfish is a master of the mid-water reefs. Wit...

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Lined Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius lineatus

A master of the 'perch and watch' lifestyle, the Lined Combtooth Blenny brings personality to the reef with its strik...

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Little Tunny

Euthynnus alletteratus

The speed demon of the Atlantic coast, the Little Tunny is a master of the high-speed chase. With its stunning 'worm-...

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Longfin Damselfish

Stegastes diencaeus

The Longfin Damselfish is the reef's dedicated gardener, famous for cultivating algae lawns and even domesticating it...

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Longfin Halfbeak

Hemiramphus saltator

A master of the ocean's surface, the Longfin Halfbeak is famous for its spear-like jaw and its ability to skip across...

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Longfin Mako

Isurus paucus

Meet the Longfin Mako, the elusive, deep-sea cousin of the world's fastest shark. With its striking long fins and lar...

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Longfin Smelt

Spirinchus thaleichthys

A shimmering silver resident of Pacific estuaries, the Longfin Smelt is a vital indicator of our coastal ecosystem's ...

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Longfinned Triplefin

Ruanoho decemdigitatus

An endemic treasure of the New Zealand coast, the Longfinned Triplefin is a master of camouflage that 'hops' across t...

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Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula eregoodoo

A miniature marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray is an acrobatic filter feeder that 'flies' thr...

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Longjaw Mackerel

Rastrelliger kanagurta

A flash of silver in the tropical surf, the Longjaw Mackerel is a fast-moving marvel of the Indo-Pacific. Known for i...

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Longlure Frogfish

Antennarius multiocellatus

Meet the Atlantic's most patient angler, a fish that 'walks' on its fins and uses a built-in lure to hunt. The Longlu...

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Longnose Dace

Rhinichthys cataractae

Master of the rapids, the Longnose Dace is a marvel of aquatic engineering. With its unique 'nose' and streamlined bo...

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Longnose Skate

Caliraja rhina

The Longnose Skate is a master of the Pacific seafloor, easily recognized by its unusually sharp, elongated snout and...

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Longnose Sucker

Catostomus catostomus

The Longnose Sucker is a master of the cold, northern depths, easily identified by its unique overhanging snout. A re...

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Longsnout Boarfish

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris

With a snout like a straw and a striking suit of racing stripes, the Longsnout Boarfish is one of the most distinctiv...

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Longtail Garfish

Hyporhamphus quoyi

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longtail Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and it...

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Longtail Stingray

Hypanus longus

A majestic glider of the Eastern Pacific, the Longtail Stingray is famous for its incredible whip-like tail and elega...

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Lookdown

Selene vomer

With a body as thin as a cracker and a brilliant mirror-like finish, the Lookdown is one of the Atlantic's most strik...

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Lutke's Halfbeak

Hemiramphus lutkei

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Lutke's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its remarkable nee...

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Mackerel Tuna

Euthynnus affinis

The Mackerel Tuna is the ultimate coastal speedster, flashing through the Indo-Pacific with striking wavy patterns an...

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Magpie Perch

Pseudogoniistius nigripes

With its iconic black-and-white stripes and curious 'walking' fins, the Magpie Perch is a charismatic resident of sou...

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Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

The Mahogany Snapper is a striking reef dweller known for its vibrant reddish hues and its signature 'ink blot' later...

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Mangrove Whipray

Urogymnus granulatus

A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...

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Marbled Torpedo

Torpedo marmorata

A master of bio-electric warfare, the Marbled Torpedo hides beneath the sand, ready to stun its prey with 80 volts of...

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Margined Flyingfish

Cheilopogon cyanopterus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep blue sea. The Margined Flyingfish is an iridescent acrobat capable of soa...

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Mediterranean Horse Mackerel

Trachurus mediterraneus

A silver streak of the sea, the Mediterranean Horse Mackerel is a master of collective motion. Found in shimmering sc...

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Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

A cryptic predator of the deep, the Mediterranean Moray fascinates with its serpent-like grace and striking marbled p...

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Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Coris julis

A dazzling jewel of the shallows, the Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse is famous for its striking orange zigzags and rema...

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Megamouth Shark

Megachasma pelagios

A gentle giant of the deep, the Megamouth Shark is a prehistoric-looking filter feeder that was only discovered by hu...

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Midas Combtooth Blenny

Ecsenius midas

A shimmering streak of gold in the tropical current, the Midas Combtooth Blenny is the reef's most famous social mimi...

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Mimic Filefish

Paraluteres prionurus

The Mimic Filefish is a master of underwater deception, perfectly imitating a toxic pufferfish to ward off predators....

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Mimic Shiner

Paranotropis volucellus

A master of camouflage and social schooling, the Mimic Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American freshwater syst...

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Monkey Goby

Neogobius fluviatilis

A master of the riverbed, the monkey goby is a hardy traveler that has hopped its way across Europe. With its distinc...

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Mosaic Leatherjacket

Eubalichthys mosaicus

Adorned with a mesmerizing tapestry of blue and gold, the Mosaic Leatherjacket is a masterpiece of the Australian ree...

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Mottled Sculpin

Cottus bairdii

A master of underwater camouflage, the Mottled Sculpin is a secret sentinel of North America's coldwater streams. Thi...