Wildlife Species Library

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Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...

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Red Grouper

Epinephelus morio

Meet the architect of the Atlantic reefs. The Red Grouper is a hardworking engineer that carves out homes in the lime...

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Red Morwong

Morwong fuscus

The Red Morwong is a colorful icon of the southern Pacific reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant orange hue and its...

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Red Porgy

Pagrus pagrus

With its shimmering rose-colored scales and inquisitive personality, the Red Porgy is a jewel of the Atlantic reefs. ...

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Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena scrofa

Meet the master of underwater disguise. The Red Scorpionfish is a 'living rock' that uses stunning camouflage and ven...

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Red Seabream

Pagrus major

Known as the 'King of Fish,' the Red Seabream is a shimmering ruby of the Western Pacific. With its iridescent blue s...

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Redbanded Rockfish

Sebastes babcocki

Often called the 'Barber Pole' of the Pacific, the Redbanded Rockfish is a stunning deep-sea dweller known for its bo...

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Redfin Shiner

Lythrurus umbratilis

A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...

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Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...

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Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

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Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

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Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

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Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

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Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

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Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

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Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

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River Chub

Nocomis micropogon

Known as the tireless architect of North American streams, the River Chub builds massive underwater stone mounds that...

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River Garfish

Hyporhamphus regularis

A shimmering silver resident of Australia's estuaries, the River Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and a vi...

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River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

A golden-scaled beauty of the riverbed, the River Redhorse is a sign of a truly healthy waterway. With its striking r...

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River Shiner

Alburnops blennius

A shimmering master of the current, the River Shiner is a vital part of North America's great river systems. Often se...

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Roanoke Hog Sucker

Hypentelium roanokense

Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the Roanoke River—a rare and fascinating fish that thrives in the fastest currents. With...

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Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

Meet the 'butterfish' of the rocky shore—a slippery, spot-backed master of disguise that can breathe air and survive ...

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Rock Wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

A vibrant master of transformation, the Rock Wrasse brings a splash of color to the kelp forests and rocky reefs of t...

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Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus virginalis

The crown jewel of the Rockies, this native trout is as beautiful as the mountain streams it calls home. With its sig...

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Rosefin Shiner

Lythrurus ardens

A hidden gem of Appalachian waterways, the Rosefin Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a blushing mast...

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Rosethorn Rockfish

Sebastes helvomaculatus

A gem of the deep Pacific, the Rosethorn Rockfish is famous for its striking pink hues and mysterious white markings....

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Rosy Rockfish

Sebastes rosaceus

A vibrant jewel of the Pacific deep, the Rosy Rockfish stands out with its striking pink scales and mottled purple ma...

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Rosyface Shiner

Notropis rubellus

A shimmering inhabitant of North America's clearest streams, the Rosyface Shiner is best known for the stunning crims...

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Rosyside Dace

Clinostomus funduloides

A hidden gem of Appalachian streams, the Rosyside Dace is a small fish with a big personality. Known for its vivid re...

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Rough Silverside

Membras martinica

Meet the shimmering ghost of the coastline. The Rough Silverside is a master of camouflage, using its translucent bod...

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Round Fantail Stingray

Taeniurops grabatus

A circular giant of the sandy depths, the Round Fantail Stingray is one of the most striking rays found in coastal wa...

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Round Goby

Neogobius melanostomus

A tenacious bottom-dweller with a unique suction-cup grip, the Round Goby is a small fish with a massive ecological i...

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Round Whitefish

Prosopium cylindraceum

A sleek, silver-scaled resident of the deep, the Round Whitefish is a master of the lake bottom. Recognizable by its ...

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Ruffe

Gymnocephalus cernua

A small but incredibly resilient bottom-dweller, the Ruffe is a master of low-light survival. While a vital part of E...

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Rusty Carpetshark

Parascyllium ferrugineum

Meet the 'eel-shark' of the southern reefs. The Rusty Carpetshark is a master of camouflage, spending its nights glid...

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Rustyside Sucker

Thoburnia hamiltoni

A rare gem of the Southeast's mountain waters, the Rustyside Sucker is a master of the rocky stream bed. Found only i...