Wildlife Species Library

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Yellow Jack

Caranx bartholomaei

The Yellow Jack is a vibrant, hard-charging predator of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its brilliant brassy hues a...

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Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Recognizable by their bold 'tiger stripes' and golden scales, the Yellow Perch is a social and curious staple of Nort...

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Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis

The yellow stingray is a hidden gem of the sandy shallows, sporting a spectacular leopard-like pattern that makes it ...

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Yellowback Stingaree

Urolophus sufflavus

A golden-hued gem of the deep, the Yellowback Stingaree is a master of camouflage on Australia's continental shelf. R...

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Yelloweye Leatherjacket

Pervagor alternans

A master of reef camouflage with a striking golden gaze, the Yelloweye Leatherjacket is a vibrant hidden gem of the S...

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Yelloweye Rockfish

Sebastes ruberrimus

One of the longest-living creatures on the planet, the Yelloweye Rockfish is a vibrant, orange-hued sentinel of the d...

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Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

The shimmering silver icon of Australia's east coast, the Yellowfin Bream is a clever scavenger that thrives in both ...

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Yellowfin Croaker

Umbrina roncador

A golden-finned wonder of the Pacific shallows, the Yellowfin Croaker is a vocal and vibrant resident of Southern Cal...

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Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

The athlete of the open ocean, the Yellowfin Tuna is a flash of gold and silver in the deep blue. Known for its incre...

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Yellowhead Wrasse

Halichoeres garnoti

A flash of sunshine in the coral, the Yellowhead Wrasse is the Caribbean's most curious reef resident. Watch as these...

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Yellowmargin Moray

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

The Yellowmargin Moray is a master of the reef's shadows, identifiable by its striking leopard-spotted skin and a sig...

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Yellowmouth Grouper

Mycteroperca interstitialis

A master of the Caribbean reefs, the Yellowmouth Grouper is easily identified by its golden 'smile' and intricate spo...

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Yellowspotted Scorpionfish

Sebastapistes cyanostigma

A hidden gem of the coral reef, the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish combines dazzling pink and gold patterns with a secret...

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Yellowstriped Leatherjacket

Meuschenia flavolineata

The Yellowstriped Leatherjacket is a master of the southern reefs, easily recognized by its golden racing stripes and...

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Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

The ultimate athlete of the Southern Ocean, the Yellowtail Kingfish is a vibrant, high-speed predator that thrives in...

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Yellowtail Rockfish

Sebastes flavidus

The bright, golden-tailed socialite of the Pacific kelp forests. Yellowtail Rockfish bring a splash of color and cons...

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Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

A flash of gold in the coastal blue, the Yellowtail Scad is the energetic heartbeat of the reef. Known as 'Yakkas' to...

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Yellowtail Snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

A flash of gold in the blue Atlantic, the Yellowtail Snapper is one of the most vibrant and energetic residents of th...

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Yucatán Molly

Poecilia velifera

The Yucatán Molly is a jewel of the Mexican coast, famous for the male's spectacular sail-like fin and shimmering iri...

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Zander

Sander lucioperca

With its piercing, reflective eyes and sleek, silver-green body, the zander is the ultimate twilight predator of the ...

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Zebra Moray

Gymnomuraena zebra

With its striking monochrome rings and surprisingly gentle nature, the Zebra Moray is the 'shell-cracker' of the reef...

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Zebra Seabream

Diplodus hottentotus

With its bold vertical stripes and inquisitive personality, the Zebra Seabream is the striking 'zebra of the sea' tha...

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Zebra Shark

Stegostoma tigrinum

Often called the 'leopard shark' for its spotted adult coat, the Zebra Shark is a gentle, nocturnal reef-dweller with...