Wildlife Species Library

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Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

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

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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...

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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...

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Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

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

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Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

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

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Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

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

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Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

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

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Torrent Sucker

Thoburnia rhothoeca

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

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Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

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

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Varied Carpetshark

Parascyllium variolatum

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

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Vermilion Rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

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

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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...

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Walleye

Sander vitreus

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

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Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

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

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Warty Anglerfish

Antennarius maculatus

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

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Weakfish

Cynoscion regalis

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

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Weed Shiner

Alburnops texanus

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

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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 ...

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Western Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

A master of disguise and the 'vertical ambush,' the Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is the reef's most slender and steal...

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Western Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys obtusus

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

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Western Brook Lamprey

Lampetra richardsoni

A mysterious 'living fossil' of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Brook Lamprey is a non-parasitic, jawless fish tha...

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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...

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Western Mosquitofish

Gambusia affinis

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

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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...

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Western River Lamprey

Occidentis ayresii

A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Northwest, the Western River Lamprey is a jawless wonder that links the deep oc...

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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...

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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...

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Whiskery Shark

Furgaleus macki

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

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

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

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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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White-eyed Moray

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus

A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...

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White Grunt

Haemulon plumierii

The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...