Wildlife Species Library

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Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

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Smalltooth Emperor

Lethrinus microdon

Meet the 'Pigface Bream' of the Indo-Pacific—a long-snouted specialist of the reef floor. The Smalltooth Emperor is a...

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Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

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Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...

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Smooth Trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

With its boxy frame and polka-dot pattern, the Smooth Trunkfish is the ocean's most charming 'stinkpot.' This triangu...

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Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

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Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

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Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

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Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations right in your local waterways. The Sockeye Salmon's dramatic tran...

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South Seas Demoiselle

Chrysiptera taupou

The South Seas Demoiselle is a tiny bolt of sapphire lightning that brings a splash of neon color to the western Paci...

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Southern Eagle Ray

Myliobatis tenuicaudata

Witness the 'birds of the sea' as they glide effortlessly through coastal shallows. With their shimmering blue-spotte...

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Southern Fiddler

Trygonorrhina dumerilii

The Southern Fiddler Ray is the ornate 'Banjo Shark' of Australia's southern coast, known for its intricate patterns ...

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Southern Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

The Southern Garfish is a shimmering, acrobatic resident of southern coastal waters, instantly recognizable by its un...

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Southern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus erythrogaster

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Southern Redbelly Dace is famous for its neon-like stripes and the male...

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Southern Stingray

Hypanus americanus

The Southern Stingray is a master of camouflage, gliding through sun-drenched shallows and sandy flats with effortles...

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Spangled Emperor

Lethrinus nebulosus

With a body draped in shimmering blue 'spangles' and a regal presence on the reef, the Spangled Emperor is one of the...

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Spanish Hogfish

Bodianus rufus

With its stunning purple-and-gold coat, the Spanish Hogfish is the undisputed jewel of the Western Atlantic reefs. Wh...

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Speckled Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare

The Speckled Carpetshark is the ocean's most charismatic pedestrian, a tiny predator that walks across the reef on it...

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Speckled Dace

Rhinichthys osculus

The ultimate survivor of Western waters, the Speckled Dace is a master of adaptation found everywhere from desert spr...

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Speckled rockfish

Sebastes ovalis

A master of the deep-water reefs, the Speckled rockfish is easily identified by the thousands of tiny dark spots that...

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Spectacled Triplefin

Ruanoho whero

Meet the tiny sentinel of New Zealand's rocky reefs. With its distinctive blue-lined face and 'spectacled' eyes, the ...

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Spinetail Devil Ray

Mobula mobular

The Spinetail Devil Ray is a breathtaking ocean acrobat, known for its massive wingspan and its habit of leaping high...

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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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Spotfin Hogfish

Bodianus pulchellus

A vibrant jewel of the Atlantic reefs, the Spotfin Hogfish stands out with its stunning red-and-yellow gradient and a...

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Spotfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

A shimmering sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Spotfin Squirrelfish is a master of the night, easily identified...

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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...