Wildlife Species Library

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Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Meet the most widely traveled wanderer of the deep blue, known for its stunning indigo skin and incredible transocean...

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Blueback Shad

Alosa aestivalis

A shimmering marvel of the Atlantic, the Blueback Shad performs an incredible annual migration from the deep ocean to...

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Blueface Angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Draped in electric blues and a signature yellow mask, the Blueface Angelfish is a crown jewel of the Indo-Pacific ree...

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Bluefin Killifish

Lucania goodei

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Bluefin Killifish brings a flash of iridescent blue to backyard ponds and crystal-...

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Bluefin Leatherjacket

Thamnaconus degeni

A splash of electric blue in the temperate reefs of Australia, the Bluefin Leatherjacket is a curious and social reef...

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Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

With its electric blue fins and sleek, spotted body, the Bluefin Trevally is the undisputed crown jewel of the tropic...

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Bluehead Chub

Nocomis leptocephalus

Meet the underwater architect of the Southeast. The Bluehead Chub is famous for building massive pebble nests and spo...

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Bluenose Shiner

Pteronotropis welaka

Meet the 'Jewel of the South,' a tiny fish with a brilliant blue nose and sail-like fins that performs stunning under...

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Bluering Angelfish

Pomacanthus annularis

With its electric blue stripes and royal golden-brown hue, the Bluering Angelfish is a master of the Indo-Pacific ree...

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Bluespotted Fantail Ray

Taeniura lymma

Admired for its stunning electric blue spots and graceful underwater movement, the Bluespotted Fantail Ray is a vibra...

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Bluestriped Grunt

Haemulon sciurus

With its brilliant gold body and electric blue racing stripes, the Bluestriped Grunt is the colorful soul of the Atla...

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Bluntnose Minnow

Pimephales notatus

The Bluntnose Minnow is the unsung hero of North American waterways. Common, hardy, and surprisingly protective of it...

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Bluntnose Sixgill Shark

Hexanchus griseus

A prehistoric giant of the deep, the bluntnose sixgill shark is a mysterious predator that has remained largely uncha...

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Bluntnose Stingray

Hypanus say

A master of camouflage and grace, the Bluntnose Stingray is a frequent visitor to shallow Atlantic shores, easily ide...

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Bocaccio

Sebastes paucispinis

Known for its massive mouth and impressive lifespan, the Bocaccio is a sentinel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This 's...

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Bowmouth Guitarfish

Rhina ancylostomus

Looking like a prehistoric cross between a shark and a ray, the Bowmouth Guitarfish is one of the ocean's most distin...

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Bristle-tail Leatherjacket

Acreichthys tomentosus

A master of disguise in the tropical shallows, the Bristle-tail Leatherjacket uses shape-shifting skin and mottled co...

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Broad Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus ater

With its massive, diamond-shaped body and a distinctive flag-like tail, the Broad Cowtail Stingray is a majestic shad...

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Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Notorynchus cepedianus

A prehistoric relic with seven gills and a spotted coat, the Broadnose Sevengill is the apex predator of the kelp for...

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Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

A sleek, powerful predator of the temperate seas, the Bronze Whaler is famous for its shimmering metallic skin and in...

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Brook Silverside

Labidesthes sicculus

A shimmering 'glass fish' of the shallows, the Brook Silverside is famous for its acrobatic leaps and translucent bea...

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Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

The brook trout is a stunning 'living jewel' of North America's cold-water streams, recognizable by its vivid red spo...

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Brown-banded Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium punctatum

Meet the 'walking' shark of the Indo-Pacific reefs. The Brown-banded Bamboo Shark is a fascinating, docile nocturnal ...

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Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Meet the Brown Bullhead, a whiskered survivor that thrives where others can't. From its devoted parenting to its noct...

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Brown Moray

Gymnothorax unicolor

A shadow among the stones, the Brown Moray is the Mediterranean's most subtle predator. With its velvet-brown skin an...

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Brown Rockfish

Sebastes auriculatus

Often called the 'Brown Bomber' by local anglers, this hardy rockfish is a permanent resident of the Pacific coast's ...

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Brown Smooth-hound

Mustelus henlei

A bronze-tinted beauty of the Pacific coast, the Brown Smooth-hound is a graceful 'ground shark' that brings a touch ...

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Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

The ghost of the stream, the Brown Trout is a master of camouflage and one of the world's most prized freshwater fish...

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Brown Whipray

Maculabatis toshi

A ghostly glider of the northern mudflats, the Brown Whipray is a master of disguise and a vital part of the tropical...

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Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

The Bull Chub is a master builder of the American Southeast, constructing massive stone nests that support entire riv...

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Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

The ultimate survivor of the shark world, the Bull Shark is the only large shark capable of navigating both the deep ...

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Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Often called the 'Ghost of the Rockies,' the Bull Trout is a sensitive apex predator that requires the coldest, clean...

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Bullet Tuna

Auxis rochei

The Bullet Tuna is the ocean's silver speedster, a streamlined marvel that never stops moving. Found in warm seas acr...

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Bullhead Minnow

Pimephales vigilax

A hardy survivor of the Mississippi drainage, the Bullhead Minnow is a fascinating social fish known for its distinct...

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Bullnose Eagle Ray

Myliobatis freminvillei

Witness the elegant 'flight' of the Bullnose Eagle Ray, a coastal master known for its unique rounded snout and impre...

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Bullrout

Notesthes robusta

The ultimate master of disguise in Australian waterways, the Bullrout is a venomous ambush predator that perfectly mi...