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Tasselled Wobbegong
Fish

Tasselled Wobbegong

Eucrossorhinus dasypogon

The ultimate master of disguise, the Tasselled Wobbegong is a carpet shark that blends perfectly into the coral reef....

Tautog
Fish

Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Meet the 'bulldog of the Atlantic,' a sturdy reef-dweller known for its powerful jaws and penchant for shipwrecks. Th...

Thornback Skate
Fish

Thornback Skate

Raja clavata

The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...

Threadfin Shad
Fish

Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

A shimmering silver resident of America's waterways, the Threadfin Shad is the energetic pulse of the lake. Recogniza...

Threespot Damselfish
Fish

Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...

Tiger Grouper
Fish

Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...

Tiger Rockfish
Fish

Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...

Tiger Shark
Fish

Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

The tiger of the sea is a master of camouflage and a legendary scavenger. Recognizable by its iconic stripes and blun...

Tiger Snakemoray
Fish

Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible serpentine grace, the Tiger Snakemoray is one of the reef's most ...

Tomtate
Fish

Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

The Tomtate is the shimmering socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its bold yellow racing stripe and signat...

Topsmelt Silverside
Fish

Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

The shimmering acrobat of the Pacific shallows, the Topsmelt Silverside brings a flash of brilliant silver to coastal...

Torrent Sculpin
Fish

Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

The Torrent Sculpin is a master of disguise, hugging the rocky floors of the Pacific Northwest's wildest rivers. With...

Torrent Sucker
Fish

Torrent Sucker

Thoburnia rhothoeca

A master of the mountain rapids, the Torrent Sucker thrives in the swiftest currents of the Appalachian highlands. Th...

Treefish
Fish

Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...

Tubenose Goby
Fish

Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus marmoratus

A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...

Two-banded Seabream
Fish

Two-banded Seabream

Diplodus prayensis

The Two-banded Seabream is a shimmering, striped jewel found only in the crystal-clear waters of Cape Verde. Its bold...

Umatilla Dace
Fish

Umatilla Dace

Rhinichthys umatilla

A master of the Pacific Northwest's rushing currents, the Umatilla Dace is a hardy survivor of the Columbia River bas...

Variable Triplefin
Fish

Variable Triplefin

Forsterygion varium

The Variable Triplefin is the bold sentry of the New Zealand reef, a small fish with a big personality that can chang...

Varied Carpetshark
Fish

Varied Carpetshark

Parascyllium variolatum

Adorned with a striking 'necklace' of spots, the Varied Carpetshark is a shy, nocturnal beauty of Australia's souther...

Vermilion Rockfish
Fish

Vermilion Rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

A masterpiece of the deep Pacific, the Vermilion Rockfish is famous for its stunning red scales and long-lived nature...

Wahoo
Fish

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...

Walleye
Fish

Walleye

Sander vitreus

The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...

Warpaint Shiner
Fish

Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...

Warty Anglerfish
Fish

Warty Anglerfish

Antennarius maculatus

Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...

Weakfish
Fish

Weakfish

Cynoscion regalis

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...

Weed Shiner
Fish

Weed Shiner

Alburnops texanus

A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...

Weedy Scorpionfish
Fish

Weedy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis cirrosa

A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...

Western Blacknose Dace
Fish

Western Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys obtusus

Meet the Western Blacknose Dace, the sleek 'racing stripe' minnow of North America's clear-running streams. These sma...

Western Gregory
Fish

Western Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon obreptus

The feisty 'farmer' of the shallow reef, the Western Gregory is a small fish with a massive personality. Watch as thi...

Western Mosquitofish
Fish

Western Mosquitofish

Gambusia affinis

The ultimate backyard survivor, the Western Mosquitofish is a tiny powerhouse known for its voracious appetite for pe...

Western Red Scorpionfish
Fish

Western Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena sumptuosa

A master of disguise found in the rugged waters of Western Australia, the Western Red Scorpionfish is the ultimate am...

Western Tubenose Goby
Fish

Western Tubenose Goby

Proterorhinus semilunaris

With snorkel-like nostrils and a suction-cup belly, the Western Tubenose Goby is a fascinating master of the riverbed...

Whale Shark
Fish

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

The Whale Shark is the ocean's largest fish, a docile filter-feeder that carries a galaxy of stars on its back. These...

Whiskery Shark
Fish

Whiskery Shark

Furgaleus macki

Meet the 'whiskered' specialist of the Australian reefs. This unique houndshark is a master of the seafloor, easily i...

White Bass
Fish

White Bass

Morone chrysops

A shimmering silver powerhouse of the inland waterways, the White Bass is famous for its dramatic spring migrations a...

White Croaker
Fish

White Croaker

Genyonemus lineatus

Meet the 'King of the Pier,' a silvery bottom-dweller known for its unique vocalizations and social schooling habits....

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