Wildlife Species Library

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Burbot

Lota lota

The only freshwater member of the cod family, the Burbot is a nocturnal ghost of the deep. Thriving in near-freezing ...

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Caesar Grunt

Haemulon carbonarium

Meet the bronze-striped socialite of the Atlantic reefs. Known for its nocturnal hunts and distinct grunting calls, t...

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Calico Rockfish

Sebastes dallii

A master of cryptic camouflage, the Calico Rockfish dances through the shadows of California's kelp forests. This sma...

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California Butterfly Ray

Gymnura marmorata

With a wingspan that rivals a small bird and a stunning marbled coat, the California Butterfly Ray is the hidden gem ...

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California Corbina

Menticirrhus undulatus

Known as the 'Ghost of the Surf,' the California Corbina is a sleek, silver specialist of the shallow waves. This elu...

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California Grunion

Leuresthes tenuis

Witness the silver tide! The California Grunion is a remarkable fish that leaves the ocean to dance on the sand durin...

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California Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus rosae

A sleek, silver surface-dweller of the Pacific coast, the California Halfbeak is famous for its needle-like body and ...

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California Needlefish

Strongylura exilis

With its shimmering silver body and needle-like beak, the California Needlefish is a master of the coastal surface. T...

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California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

A striking master of transformation, the California Sheephead is the vibrant guardian of the Pacific kelp forests. Kn...

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California Skate

Caliraja inornata

A master of seafloor camouflage, the California Skate glides gracefully through Pacific coastal waters, leaving behin...

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California Yellowtail

Seriola dorsalis

The California Yellowtail is the golden prize of the Pacific, a high-speed predator that thrives in the kelp forests ...

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Canary Rockfish

Sebastes pinniger

A vibrant splash of sunset orange in the deep blue Pacific, the Canary Rockfish is a long-lived marvel of the kelp fo...

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Canterbury Galaxias

Galaxias vulgaris

A cryptic resident of New Zealand's braided rivers, the Canterbury Galaxias is a master of camouflage that never vent...

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Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

The Cape Stumpnose is a shimmering silver resident of South Africa's coastal waters, famous for the bold golden strip...

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Caribbean Cocoa Damselfish

Stegastes xanthurus

The feisty 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs, the Cocoa Damselfish is a small fish with a massive personality. Famous...

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Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish

Acanthurus tractus

The Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish is the tireless gardener of the Atlantic reefs, constantly grazing on algae with its ...

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Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezii

The Caribbean reef shark is the silent guardian of the Atlantic's coral gardens. With its powerful, streamlined body ...

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Carmine Shiner

Notropis percobromus

A hidden gem of North American streams, the Carmine Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a brilliant, r...

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Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

The Central Mudminnow is a remarkable survivor, capable of breathing air and burrowing into mud to escape the harshes...

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Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

The Cero is the 'painted' speedster of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering gold spots and racing stripe....

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Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

A master of the shallows, the Chain Moray is famous for its stunning 'linked' pattern and its rare ability to crawl a...

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Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

The 'water wolf' of the shallows, the chain pickerel is a master of camouflage and the ultimate ambush hunter. Its st...

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The Channel Catfish is North America's most popular and widespread catfish, known for its sleek spotted body and impr...

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Chestnut Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

An ancient, jawless survivor of North American rivers, the Chestnut Lamprey is a marvel of prehistoric evolution. Fro...

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Chilean jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

The Chilean jack mackerel is the silver engine of the South Pacific, forming massive shimmering schools that traverse...

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Chilipepper

Sebastes goodei

A vibrant splash of red in the deep blue, the Chilipepper rockfish is a social deep-sea species known for its schooli...

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China Rockfish

Sebastes nebulosus

Defined by its bold golden stripe and stoic personality, the China Rockfish is a masterpiece of the Pacific reef. Thi...

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Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

The undisputed 'King' of the Pacific Northwest, the Chinook Salmon is famous for its massive size and one of the most...

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Cisco

Coregonus artedi

Discover the silver ghost of the Great Lakes. The Cisco is a master of the deep, known for its shimmering schools and...

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Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

The ultimate mountaineer of the underwater world, the Climbing Galaxias can scale vertical waterfalls using only its ...

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Clown Wrasse

Halichoeres maculipinna

A vibrant jewel of the Caribbean, the Clown Wrasse is a master of transformation that brings energetic color to the A...

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Clubnose guitarfish

Glaucostegus thouin

A rare gem of the Indo-Pacific, the Clubnose guitarfish is a prehistoric-looking ray with a signature 'club' snout an...

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Coastal Shiner

Alburnops petersoni

Meet the Coastal Shiner, a glimmering resident of the American Southeast's blackwater rivers and sun-drenched creeks....

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Coastrange Sculpin

Cottus aleuticus

A hidden gem of Pacific coastal waters, the Coastrange Sculpin is a master of camouflage that hops along the rocky bo...

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Cockatoo Waspfish

Ablabys taenianotus

A master of underwater disguise, the Cockatoo Waspfish mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators. With its specta...

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Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Witness the incredible journey of the Silver Salmon as it transitions from the deep ocean to the rushing streams of t...