Wildlife Species Library

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Saffron Shiner

Hydrophlox rubricroceus

Meet the 'fire of the creek,' a brilliant freshwater gem that turns Appalachian streams into a spectacle of crimson a...

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Sailfin Molly

Poecilia latipinna

Boasting a magnificent dorsal fin that rivals the beauty of any tropical reef fish, the Sailfin Molly is a coastal ic...

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Sailfin Shiner

Pteronotropis hypselopterus

With its magnificent oversized fin and neon-bright iridescent colors, the Sailfin Shiner is the hidden gem of Souther...

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Salmon Shark

Lamna ditropis

The ultimate cold-water athlete, the Salmon Shark is a warm-blooded marvel of the North Pacific. Often called the 'Gr...

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Sand Shiner

Miniellus stramineus

The Sand Shiner is a shimmering, social minnow that brings life to the sandy shallows of North American streams. Ofte...

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Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Meet the ocean's most misunderstood giant. With its toothy grin and calm demeanor, the Sand Tiger Shark is a marvel o...

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Sand Weakfish

Cynoscion arenarius

The ghost of the estuary, the Sand Weakfish is a shimmering, silver predator known for its 'croaking' calls and light...

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Sandbar Shark

Carcharhinus plumbeus

Defined by its towering dorsal fin and calm, steady patrol, the Sandbar Shark is the silent guardian of our coastal s...

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Sandpaper Skate

Bathyraja kincaidii

The Sandpaper Skate is a hidden gem of the Pacific floor, a graceful cartilaginous fish with a texture as rugged as i...

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Sargassumfish

Histrio histrio

Meet the ultimate actor of the ocean, a fish that looks more like a plant than an animal. The Sargassumfish spends it...

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Sauger

Sander canadensis

Meet the 'Sand Pike' of the deep river currents. With its camouflaged mottled skin and specialized night vision, the ...

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Scalloped Ribbonfish

Zu cristatus

A shimmering specter of the deep, the Scalloped Ribbonfish is one of the ocean's most enigmatic residents, known for ...

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School Shark

Galeorhinus galeus

A sleek, bronze-hued wanderer of the temperate seas, the School Shark is one of the ocean's most impressive long-dist...

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Schoolmaster Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

A golden-finned sentinel of the reefs and mangroves, the Schoolmaster Snapper is one of the most social and recogniza...

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Scrawled Filefish

Aluterus scriptus

With its neon-blue markings and unique 'broom-like' tail, the Scrawled Filefish is one of the ocean's most artistic m...

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Scup

Stenotomus chrysops

The Scup is the shimmering silver dollar of the Atlantic coast, known for its spirited personality and beautiful irid...

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Sea Lamprey

Petromyzon marinus

The ancient, jawless 'vampire' of the waterways. The Sea Lamprey is a fascinating survivor from an era before the din...

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Segmented blenny

Salarias segmentatus

With its quirky personality and striking banded pattern, the Segmented blenny is the busy gardener of the Pacific ree...

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Semicircle Angelfish

Pomacanthus semicirculatus

A master of metamorphosis, the Semicircle Angelfish transforms from a striped sapphire juvenile into a speckled emera...

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Sharksucker

Echeneis naucrates

Meet the ocean's ultimate hitchhiker, a master of attachment that turns the world's largest predators into a personal...

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Sharpsnout Seabream

Diplodus puntazzo

With its strikingly pointed profile and elegant silver stripes, the Sharpsnout Seabream is a master of the rocky surf...

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Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Recognizable by its bold 'convict' stripes and remarkably human-like teeth, the Sheepshead is the cleverest resident ...

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Sheepshead Minnow

Cyprinodon variegatus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the salt marsh, the Sheepshead Minnow is famous for its stunning iridescent blue breeding ...

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Short Mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...

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Shortbelly Rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...

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Shortfin Corvina

Cynoscion parvipinnis

A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...

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Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...

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Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana

A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...

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Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...

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Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula kuhlii

The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...

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Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

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Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

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Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

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Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

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Silver Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....

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Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...