Wildlife Species Library

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Mountain Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus oreas

A hidden gem of Eastern mountain streams, the Mountain Redbelly Dace is a master of color and community, turning rock...

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Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

A silver-scaled gem of western rivers, the Mountain Whitefish is a master of the cold-water current. Discover this so...

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Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

Meet the Mummichog, the ultimate survivor of the salt marsh. From surviving the vacuum of space to thriving in pollut...

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

The ghost of the north woods, the Muskellunge is North America's most formidable freshwater predator. Witness the pow...

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Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

The Mutton Snapper is a master of the reef, recognized by its striking blue 'eyeliner' and a signature black spot. A ...

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Narrow Sawfish

Anoxypristis cuspidata

Meet the ocean's most unique craftsman, a shark-like ray equipped with a tooth-lined 'saw' used for hunting in the tr...

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Narrowfin Smooth-hound

Mustelus norrisi

A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...

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Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...

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Neon Damselfish

Pomacentrus coelestis

Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...

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New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...

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Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...

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Northern Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Northern Brook Lamprey is a harmless, fascinating fish that spends year...

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Northern Hog Sucker

Hypentelium nigricans

Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the riverbed. With its unique concave head and powerful suction-cup lips, the Northern H...

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Northern Pearl Dace

Margariscus nachtriebi

A hidden gem of northern waters, the Northern Pearl Dace thrives in the cool, quiet corners of bogs and beaver ponds....

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Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...

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Northern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus eos

A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...

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Northern River Garfish

Zenarchopterus buffonis

The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...

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Northern Sand Lance

Ammodytes dubius

The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...

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Northern Sennet

Sphyraena borealis

The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...

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Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...

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Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

A master of disguise among the kelp, the Nursehound is a striking, large-spotted catshark that brings a touch of preh...

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Oblique-swimming Triplefin

Forsterygion maryannae

New Zealand's vibrant reef socialite, the Oblique-swimming Triplefin, breaks all the rules of its family by schooling...

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Oceanic Manta Ray

Mobula birostris

The Oceanic Manta Ray is the undisputed giant of the rays, a silent glider of the open seas with a wingspan that can ...

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Oceanic Triggerfish

Canthidermis sufflamen

A hardy wanderer of the Western Atlantic, the Oceanic Triggerfish is a master of the open blue. Known for its leather...

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Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Carcharhinus longimanus

The ultimate nomad of the deep blue, the Oceanic Whitetip Shark is a bold, inquisitive predator known for its iconic ...

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Ocellated Wrasse

Symphodus ocellatus

The Ocellated Wrasse is the Mediterranean's most diligent architect, famous for building complex algae nests. Its str...

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Olive Rockfish

Acanthoclinus fuscus

A master of the New Zealand shoreline, the Olive Rockfish is an eel-like survivor that can breathe air and guard its ...

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Opaleye

Girella nigricans

Boasting brilliant sapphire eyes and a calm, grazing nature, the Opaleye is the 'underwater goat' of the California c...

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Orangemouth Corvina

Cynoscion xanthulus

A champion of the Gulf's estuaries, the Orangemouth Corvina is a shimmering predator famous for its golden-hued mouth...

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Orangespotted Filefish

Cantherhines pullus

A master of disguise with a vibrant personality, the Orangespotted Filefish is a gem of the Atlantic reefs. Recogniza...

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Ornate Wobbegong

Orectolobus ornatus

A master of disguise and a jewel of the Australian reef, the Ornate Wobbegong is the ultimate underwater ambush artis...

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Ornate Wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

Meet the 'Circus Fish' of the Mediterranean, a dazzling display of neon greens and vibrant reds. The Ornate Wrasse br...

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Pacific Barracuda

Sphyraena argentea

The 'Silver Streak' of the Pacific, this torpedo-shaped predator is a master of the kelp forest. Known for its incred...

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Pacific Chub Mackerel

Scomber japonicus

Meet the 'tiger of the sea,' a shimmering, high-speed traveler that brings the energy of the open ocean right to the ...

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Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

Meet the powerhouse of the Pacific coast. The Pacific Crevalle Jack is a lightning-fast predator that turns the shore...

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Pacific Electric Ray

Tetronarce californica

The Pacific Electric Ray is the ocean's silent powerhouse, a master of ambush that uses bio-electricity to stun its p...