Wildlife Species Library

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Spinner Shark

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic hunter. The Spinner Shark is famous for its high-speed vertical leaps and spiraling a...

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Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

The ocean's most sophisticated traveler, the Spiny Dogfish is a master of the deep. Recognizable by its white-spotted...

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Spoonhead Sculpin

Cottus ricei

The Spoonhead Sculpin is a master of the northern depths, sporting a uniquely flattened head and a coat of sharp pric...

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Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

A masterpiece of Caribbean color, the Spotfin Butterflyfish is easily identified by its sun-yellow fins and its cleve...

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Spotfin Croaker

Roncador stearnsii

A powerful swimmer of the Pacific surf, the Spotfin Croaker is a coastal icon known for its metallic sheen and the di...

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Spottail Seabream

Diplodus holbrookii

Meet the "pinfish with a spot," a shimmering coastal regular that brings life to every pier and jetty. With its curio...

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Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

The Spottail Shiner is a shimmering sentinel of our freshwater shores, recognized by the bold black 'thumbprint' at t...

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Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The Spotted Eagle Ray is the undisputed 'bird of the sea,' famous for its stunning white-spotted pattern and the way ...

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Spotted Moray

Gymnothorax moringa

With its stunning 'leopard' spots and piercing gaze, the Spotted Moray is a master of the Atlantic's rocky shadows. T...

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Spotted Ribbonfish

Desmodema polystictum

A shimmering, silver phantom of the deep, the Spotted Ribbonfish is a rare marvel known for its polka-dot patterns an...

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Spotted Sand Bass

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

The undisputed king of the coastal bay, the Spotted Sand Bass is a master of camouflage and a favorite for underwater...

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Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Often called the 'Speckled Trout,' this iridescent predator is a master of the salt marsh. With its striking spots an...

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Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

With its striking rows of dark spots and unique vacuum-like mouth, the Spotted Sucker is a hidden gem of North Americ...

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Squarespot Rockfish

Sebastes hopkinsi

Dotted with unique geometric patterns, the Squarespot Rockfish is a social star of the Pacific's deep-water reefs. Th...

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Starry blenny

Salarias ramosus

Decked out in a constellation of white spots, the Starry blenny is the 'rock star' of the shallow reef. These express...

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Starry Rockfish

Sebastes constellatus

Adorned with a galaxy of tiny white spots, the Starry Rockfish is a vibrant jewel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This ...

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Starry Skate

Caliraja stellulata

A celestial wonder of the deep Pacific, the Starry Skate is named for the stunning constellation of sharp, star-shape...

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Starry Smooth-hound

Mustelus asterias

The Starry Smooth-hound is a graceful, spotted wanderer of the Atlantic's coastal shallows. Recognizable by its 'star...

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Striped Anchovy

Anchoa hepsetus

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic coast, the Striped Anchovy is the engine of the ocean's food web. Recognized by i...

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

The Striped Bass is a silver-scaled icon of the Atlantic coast, celebrated by anglers and nature lovers alike for its...

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Striped Eel Catfish

Plotosus lineatus

The Striped Eel Catfish is a striking marine navigator known for its mesmerizing schooling 'balls' and bold, longitud...

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Striped Killifish

Fundulus majalis

The Striped Killifish is a resilient icon of the Atlantic coast, known for its striking patterns and incredible abili...

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Striped Seabream

Lithognathus mormyrus

A shimmering visitor of the sandy shallows, the Striped Seabream is famous for its bold personality and striking pins...

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Striped Shiner

Luxilus chrysocephalus

A shimmering resident of North America's clear-water creeks, the Striped Shiner is a master of mid-stream agility. Kn...

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Striped Stingaree

Trygonoptera ovalis

Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...

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Suckermouth Minnow

Phenacobius mirabilis

A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...

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Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...

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Surf Smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...

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Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...

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Swordspine Rockfish

Sebastes ensifer

Hiding in the deep, rocky crevices of the Pacific, the Swordspine Rockfish is a master of camouflage known for its im...

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Taillight Shiner

Notropis maculatus

A shimmering jewel of Southern slow-waters, the Taillight Shiner is easily identified by the bold black 'beacon' at t...

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Tailspot Blenny

Ecsenius stigmatura

With its neon 'eyeliner' and curious personality, the Tailspot Blenny is the tiny, coppery star of the Western Pacifi...

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Talbot's Demoiselle

Chrysiptera talboti

With its striking yellow face and deep purple body, Talbot's Demoiselle is a miniature jewel of the Indo-Pacific reef...

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Tarakihi

Nemadactylus macropterus

The Tarakihi is a silver icon of the South Pacific, easily recognized by the striking black 'saddle' across its shoul...

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Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

With its shimmering pinstripes of gold and a friendly, schooling nature, the Tarwhine is a silver treasure of our coa...

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Tasselled Anglerfish

Rhycherus filamentosus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Anglerfish 'walks' along the Australian seafloor using its fins like l...