Wildlife Species Library

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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...

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Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...

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Silver Shiner

Notropis photogenis

Often called the 'trout of the minnow world,' the Silver Shiner is a shimmering, high-energy acrobat found in our cle...

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Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx georgianus

A shimmering icon of the Southern Hemisphere's coastal waters, the Silver Trevally is a master of speed and social co...

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Silver Weakfish

Cynoscion nothus

The Silver Weakfish is the 'ghost of the estuary,' a shimmering, drum-beating predator that haunts coastal docks and ...

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Silverband Shiner

Paranotropis shumardi

A shimmering jewel of the Mississippi, the Silverband Shiner is a master of the deep river current. With its brillian...

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Silverjaw Minnow

Ericymba buccata

The Silverjaw Minnow is a shimmering treasure of the stream bed, easily recognized by the unique 'silver windows' on ...

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Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Commanding the deep reef with grace and authority, the Silvertip Shark is a masterpiece of evolution. Easily identifi...

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Sixband Angelfish

Pomacanthus sexstriatus

A shy giant of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Sixband Angelfish is a master of camouflage and grace. With its striking b...

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Sixspine Leatherjacket

Meuschenia freycineti

With its sandpaper skin and vibrant orange spots, the Sixspine Leatherjacket is a charismatic icon of the Australian ...

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Skipjack Shad

Alosa chrysochloris

Meet the 'Tennessee Tarpon,' an acrobatic powerhouse of the river. Known for leaping through the air and its brillian...

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Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

The ultimate sprinter of the seas, the Skipjack Tuna is a marvel of evolution and speed. With its iconic racing strip...

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Slimy Sculpin

Cottus cognatus

Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...

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Slippery Dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...

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Small Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...

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Small Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena notata

A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...

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Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

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Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

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Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

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Smallscale Fat Snook

Centropomus parallelus

A deep-bodied master of disguise, the Smallscale Fat Snook lurks within the shadows of mangrove roots and dock piling...